Respiratory Therapist Patient Safety

Support patient safety as a Respiratory Therapist providing diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and respiratory equipment expertise. This is regular part-time work.

At Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), the Respiratory Therapist supports quality and safety across all position duties. The role requires respiratory therapy education, CSRT certification, Cardiac Life Support Level C, and BCSRT eligibility. Work independently while responding effectively in stressful environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide diagnostic respiratory data
• Deliver therapeutic respiratory interventions
• Apply respiratory equipment safely and appropriately
• Make emergency decisions and establish priorities
• Operate related equipment, including computers

Requirements:

• Graduate from an approved Respiratory Therapy program
• Eligible for registered BCSRT membership
• Hold CSRT certification
• Maintain current Cardiac Life Support Level C certification
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Bring respiratory therapy knowledge, emergency decision-making, and equipment skills to Island Health’s patient safety-focused services.

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