Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - Ridge Meadows HospitalThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hourJoin our team as a Respiratory Therapist at Ridge Meadows Hospital Use your experience and education in Respiratory Therapy to enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.We are currently hiring a Full Time Respiratory Therapist at Ridge Meadows Hospital located in Maple Ridge, BC. Maple Ridge is nestled at the south end of the famous Garibaldi Coast mountain ranges. This unified community is easily accessible via the Golden Ears bridge and major highways from neighbouring cities.We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.Detailed OverviewReporting clinically to the Chief Practice Leader, Respiratory Therapy and administratively to the Manager, Health Services, maintains a clinical caseload and provides direct care and education to patients with a variety of respiratory illnesses; performs various respiratory therapy functions.ResponsibilitiesProvides direct patient care by assessing patients to identify care needs and consulting with referring and/or specialist physicians.Performs respiratory therapy function tests such as pulmonary function, spirometry, peak flow monitoring, lung volume determination, diffusion capacity, inhalation challenges, arterial blood gasses punctures and exercise-induced asthma studies.Monitors pulmonary function and other respiratory therapy equipment ensuring calibration and quality control checks are performed.Participates in all cardiac arrests as an active member of the cardiac arrest/trauma team; assists the physician with bronchoscopes, obtaining samples and maintaining related equipment.Initiates and maintains mechanical ventilation support of patients, including routine care and monitoring of artificial airways.Maintains patient statistics, records, progress reports, minutes of meetings, correspondence and evaluation data, as per established procedures.Provides orientation and in-services sessions for new department staff on pulmonary function equipment, hospital policies and procedures and related respiratory therapy services.Participates in the education and supervision of patients, their families and other health care professionals on all types of respiratory illnesses.Contributes and provides input into the development of respiratory therapy materials; provides information to patients, families and interested parties regarding the available respiratory services.Maintains and established re-order levels for stocks of medications, routine and/or special order supplies and educational literature.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsGraduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in an acute care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam and eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT). Current CPR Level "C" or equivalent and Neonatal Program (NRP) certification.Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of all aspect of respiratory therapy and respiratory diseases as it relates to the position.Ability to organize and prioritize work.Ability to effective communicate, both verbally and in writing.Ability to teach students, patient and their families on a individual and/or group basis.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to operate and maintain related respiratory equipment.Ability to utilize related equipment and software applications.Ability to set priorities and to work independently.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.Fraser Health is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates, including visible minorities, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ individuals. #J-18808-Ljbffr