One of our healthcare clients is looking for a Registered Respiratory Therapist- Relocation to Thunder Bay, ONLength : 6 months Contract with possibility of extension Location : - Thunder Bay, ON (ON-SITE) JOB SUMMARYThe Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for the providing of oxygen therapy, cardio / respiratory equipment monitoring and the assessment and treatment of cardio / respiratory and associated disorders to maintain or restore ventilation and for diagnostic procedures related to these techniques. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES-    The RRT, under medical direction, provides care, treatment, and rehabilitation to patients with pulmonary disorders by means of respiratory therapy.  -    The RRT is responsible for providing a high level of technical and clinical assistance to members of the healthcare team.-    The RRT is responsible for communicating with the manager and with other members of the health care team.-    The RRT is responsible for providing instruction in the use and monitoring of equipment as required by other members of the health care team.Diagnostics : -    Samples arterial blood for gas analysis via arterial puncture or direct line sampling.  Analyses arterial blood samples and reports results -    Inserts radial arterial line as directed by physician-    Performs patient assessment with appropriate documentation-    Performs non-invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring-    Sets up, monitors, discontinues, and reduces and reports data for overnight and resting / walking oximetry. Clinical and Therapeutics : -    Performs bedside pulmonary function testing and reports all required data-    Assists with cardioversion of patients when requested-    Provides airway support during conscious sedation -    Administers therapeutic gases, aerosols, and humidification using a variety of approved techniques and equipment-    Attends codes with duties as specified by attending physician and existing policies and procedures including intubation-    Initiates and assesses oxygen therapy-    Accompanies critically ill patients during transport internally within hospital and external to other tertiary hospitals-    Assists with therapeutic bronchoscopies-    Delivers topical pulmonary chemotherapy with bronchodilators, steroids, antibiotics, narcotics and other medications -    Received and transcribes physicians' orders-    Recommends therapeutic modalities and interventions-    Performs weaning from mechanical ventilation according to protocol-    Applies, alters, monitors and discontinues CPAP / non-invasive mask ventilation systems-    Assesses therapeutic effect of respiratory care and documents same-    Initiates, monitors, and continuous non-invasive cardiopulmonary monitoring-    Performs functional assessment of the chest-    Attends and participates in patient rounds Technical : -    Performs oxygen analysis-    Provides technical advice and assistance to technical personnel as needed-    Tests equipment prior to use on a patient-    Troubleshoots and maintains cardio / respiratory equipment-    Leak tests and sterilizes bronchoscope after use Documentation / Administrative / Educational : -    Keeps accurate, legible records-    Documents care, interventions, clinical findings, and other relevant patient information in patient record according to CRTO standards-    Assists in training new staff, students, and other hospital staff-    Serves as preceptor for respiratory therapy students and completes appropriate documentation required by the respiratory therapy student program-    Participates in orientation of new staff-    Actively pursues personal continuing education-    Remains current with trends in respiratory care-    Completes statistical record daily-    Completes all quality assurance activities-    Reviews policy / procedure manual, body substance precautions, WHIMS at least yearlyEMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS-    The employee must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program and have a current license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).-    Recommended ACLS, PALS, NRP-    The employee must demonstrate and maintain a high standard of patient care.-    The RRT must be cooperative, reliable, and well organized with a positive professional attitude.-    Staff therapists must be self-directive and have an assertive, proactive approach towards supporting, initiating, and implementing departmental policies and procedures.-    The RRT must maintain good interpersonal and intra-professional working relationships within the health care team and within the Cardio / Respiratory Service.-    The RRT must have excellent verbal communication skills and be supportive of hospital as well as departmental policies. JOB ENVIRONMENT-    May be required to stand / walk for long periods-    May be required to perform repetitive movements, stretching, bending, twisting-    May need to work in confined areas-    Required to wear personal protective equipment for infection control-    May be exposed to infectious diseases  URGENT : Please read the job description above. If this interests you, apply to the job with your most updated resume, including your contact number and email address. The recruiter in charge of this role is Sunita. If you do not think you are a match for this opportunity, but know someone who is, feel free to forward this job description to them and you will be eligible for a referral bonus upon a successful hire. Please note that this is the most up to date version of job description available at this time - During Client Interview you will receive additional information - variance may apply! Please note : Adherence to our end client's vaccination policy is a requirement. Please visit the TEAMRECRUITER website to review other CAREER OPPORTUNITIES!