Respiratory Extern

The primary role of the Clinical Extern allows a non-registered student to develop skills in providing direct and indirect patient care in a collaborative care model supporting team environment. The Clinical extern collaborates with the team to provide excellent patient centred care. The Clinical extern actively participates in patient care activities under the direction of a supervising registered Cardiorespiratory Therapist.Qualifications:Respiratory Therapy Students enrolled in a training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory TherapistsEvidence of good academic standingEvidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements in a hospital setting, acute care hospital setting preferredCompletion of Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) requiredDemonstrated assessment skills within the appropriate Regulatory scope of practiceExcellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbalDemonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skillsDemonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skillsAbilities:GENERAL DUTIES and ABILITIESPractices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Respiratory professional assigned to them on the unit and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professionalPerforms selected activities and respiratory care assigned and according to established policies and proceduresProvides assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting, and ambulating as per the hospital policy.Maintains confidentiality in all matters relating to patient/family/department and Hospital informationWorks effectively as a team member within the Cardiorespiratory department and with patients to provide quality service through communication and collaborationParticipates as an active interdisciplinary team memberACCOUNTABILITIESAttend and participate in identified training and/or education updates as deemed necessary to maintain competence with AMGH privacy, safety, and operational practices. For example: WHMIS, Hand Hygiene, Privacy, Emergency Preparedness and others as assignedFollow formal procedures and instructions and make proper use of protective equipment and safety equipment as supplied by the hospital including for example: Wear/use required PPE, lift equipment and other items as applicableKnow and follow policies and procedures applicable to assigned dutiesNot to interfere with, alter, misuse or remove anything provided for safety, except where authorized to do soReport all accidents, injuries, good catches/near misses/adverse events and dangerous events;Hours of WorkFull time 37.5 hours/weekPart time as assignedAbility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidaysAbility to take calls-ins and on-callThe above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.Personal information is collected under FIPPA and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment and if hired, the information collected may be incorporated into your personnel file and used and disclosed for the purpose of administering your employment. AMGH is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. We thank all candidates who submit their application.Choosing AMGH as your employer opens the door to many professional development opportunities and training supports. Applicants may be eligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness and Tuition Support Program for Nurses programs. #J-18808-Ljbffr