Registered Technologist- Respiratory Therapist- Respiratory Therapy- Part Time (2)

Purpose:

Assists in the treatment of patients with respiratory problems, sets up, operates and maintains various oxygen, therapeutic gas and mist inhalation equipment, determines most suitable method of administering inhalants and procedures in accordance with doctors’ orders, notifies medical and nursing personnel of any adverse reactions, participates in in-service and patient education and responds to cardiac arrests. Performs all duties in accordance with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario professional standards and the Registered Health Professionals Act (RHPA).

Duties:

Perform diagnostic tests, such as arterial blood gas analysis and cardiopulmonary function tests.
Initiate, maintain and monitor patients requiring invasive and noninvasive ventilation.
Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments such as oxygen, oxygen-air mixtures, or medications.
Operate, monitor, maintain and test a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
Assess patients and perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, arterial line insertions, and intubations.
Perform basic and advanced airway management as part of the Code Blue/Pink response team.
Assist with transport of high-risk adult, pediatric and neonate patients.
Attend all high risk infant deliveries in the hospital.
Assist physicians with bronchoscopy.
Function as a professional role model demonstrating good interpersonal skills and a commitment to self-growth and development.
Maintain current knowledge of best practices and benchmarks for the delivery of services, appropriate research, literature, accreditation requirements, policy and legislative requirements and implementing improvements/changes as appropriate.
Comply with organizational policies, procedures and standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program – 3 year diploma.
Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario in good standing.

Knowledge, Skill & Ability:

Knowledge of department, organization and professional standards and relevant legislation; RHPA and Respiratory Therapy Act (RTA).
Customer service, interpersonal and telephone skills.
Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment.
Ability to read, write and communicate to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced environment in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain successful working relationships with the interdisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Ability to organize time effectively to perform the duties of the position.
Ability to meet and interact with people in a pleasant, professional, responsible and reassuring manner.
Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time. Only those selected for the test/ interview will be contacted.

All new employees shall be fully vaccinated against COVID 19-prior to their start date. For clarity, fully vaccinated means that 14 days have elapsed after completion of your vaccine series (i.e. full two doses). The Hospital’s Occupational Health team will require evidence of full vaccination prior to an employee’s start date. If not fully vaccinated, the Hospital’s Occupational Health team can assist successful applicants with setting up the necessary appointments to become fully vaccinated, but any start date may be delayed to the date on which a successful applicant becomes fully vaccinated. The hospital’s requirement that successful applicants be fully vaccinated is subject to any accommodation obligations it may have under the Human Rights Code. Employees shall also be required to obtain boosters or other vaccinations related to COVID-19, as deemed necessary by the Hospital, and any failure to do so will be considered willful misconduct and/or disobedience and will result in the termination of the Employee’s employment without notice or pay in lieu thereof.

Sault Area Hospital is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, equal opportunity and maintaining a barrier-free selection process for job applicants. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known to the Human Resources department when contacted. All requests are handled confidentially.

This position is covered by a collective agreement. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.