Respiratory Therapist

BARGAINING UNIT: MSP
ZONE: Zone 5 - Restigouche FACILITY: Campbellton Regional Hospital DEPARTMENT: Respiratory Therapy - Pulmonary Clinic and General Therapeutics CLASSIFICATION: Respiratory Therapist - 2 (RT02) STATUS: Temporary full-time (approximately 1 year) FTE: 1.0 ANTICIPATED DATE: As soon as possible HOURS OF WORK: 8 and 12-hour shifts - Rotation
Possibility of standby and call back
Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs. JOB SUMMARY:
The incumbent will organize, plan and coordinate activities related to the operation of the pulmonary clinic for clients, both hospitalized and on an outpatient basis, diagnosed with pulmonary disorder. He/she will also monitor and provide teaching to the same clientele.Perform basic duties of a respiratory therapist as per departmental policy; related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as it may become necessary to the operation of the hospital. The person selected could be asked to participate in promotion and education events in the community outside the clinic's normal operating hours. REQUIREMENTS:
Registered with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapists; Registered with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists or the Quebec College of Respiratory Therapists; National Educator Certification in asthma and COPD or in the process of obtaining it; Current BLS certificate; Two years of clinical experience would be considered an asset; Knowledge of : general policies and procedures and those of patient care; concept of the multidisciplinary team; essential elements of the helping relationship; current trends in the discipline and health;

JOB TYPE

Work Day:Full Time

Employment type:Permanent Job

Salary:Negotiable

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimal experience:Unspecified