Respiratory Therapist

DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy

BARGAINING UNIT: MSP

JOB TYPE: Casual

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: French essential and spoken English

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

Is responsible for clinical and technical aspects of respiratory therapy with respect to diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of patients with respiratory problems and/or under anesthesia during surgical procedures. Will be assigned based on the needs in the various areas related to respiratory therapy. Performs any other related duty as per the needs of the department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Member of the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists (NBART);
• BLS (basic life support) certificate and maintenance of certification;
• Proven skills in developing a treatment and therapy plan in collaboration with the patient, their loved ones and the interdisciplinary team;
• Successful completion of COPD training based on set deadlines;
• Proven ability to organize and manage assigned workload;
• Proven ability to function in a changing work environment;
• Proven skills in communication and interpersonal relations with the care team;
• Working knowledge of computers;
• Strong interest in furthering own knowledge;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Physical ability to perform assigned work;
• Good work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, the Network's management philosophy and organizational values;
• Adherence to Vitalité Health Network's confidentiality rules.

NOTE:

1. The candidate may be required to work in other facilities within the zone.
   

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.

Keywords : Respiratory therapist, Anesthesia assistant