Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

You will operate, monitor and maintain life support equipment such as invasive and non-invasive ventilators and anaesthetic gas machines. Perform inpatient diagnostic testing including spirometry and arterial blood gases. Initiate, monitor and discontinue oxygen therapy as needed. Respond to cardiac arrest codes and high risk births for airway maintenance and resuscitation. Perform intubation as ordered by the physician. Teach patients and staff throughout the hospital as required. Participate in departmental quality assurance activity. Comply with occupational health and safety requirements. Assist with departmental policy and procedure development and review.

Qualifications

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

• Current registration with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required at time of hire
• ACLS required
• Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) required
• Three years experience in critical care preferred
• Minimum of 3 years acute care experience required for our Milton and Georgetown positions
• Experience working effectively in a busy clinical environment
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent leadership and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to establish positive and supportive relationships with patients, families and other health professionals
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of the critical care team
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory attendance and employment record required

Additional Information

Hours: Various rotating 12 hour day and night shifts (0700-1900, 1900-0700). Subject to change based on operational requirements

Salary: $44.488 to $57.781 per hour

Date Posted: August 27, 2026

Internal Applications due by: September 3, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

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Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

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