Student Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Respiratory Therapist to join our team at BC Children's Hospital. As a Respiratory Therapist in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, record, and report the health status of patients to identify and document patient status by performing duties such as:
- Collecting patient data from patient chart and other related patient records, observing patient condition, and conducting physical assessments;
- Collaborating with other members of the Respiratory Therapy team, multi-disciplinary team, patient, and family;
- Documenting health care status;
- Reporting current status or changes in status to appropriate personnel as required.
- Collaborate with the Respiratory Therapy team, multi-disciplinary team members, community care partners, and the patient and family to develop and modify patient care plans, including the flow of care, to address the assessed needs of the individual by:
- Assisting patient to develop health-promoting relationships;
- Assisting in the establishment of short and long-term health status goals;
- Assisting in the identification and prioritization of appropriate care actions such as preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative aspects of care;
- Assisting in the discharge planning process.
- Based upon the previous skillset of the Employed Student, and the assessed competencies by the supervising Respiratory Therapist, provide Respiratory Therapy care by performing functions commensurate with level of education and training:
- Assists and/or supports the supervising Respiratory Therapist with procedures, therapies, interventions, etc., which may include, but not limited to the following:
- Assessing, applying, monitoring, and managing basic oxygen therapy;
- Administering inhaled medications;
- Basic airway management (including airway adjuncts, bronchial hygiene, tracheostomy care, etc.);
- Maintaining and weaning invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation;
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilator monitoring and documentation;
- Explaining care plan to patient and family;
- Identifying and reporting crisis or emergent situations;
- Teaching self/home care skills to patient and/or family members;
- Stocking, maintaining, and taking inventory of related supplies and equipment.
- Assists and/or supports the supervising Respiratory Therapist with procedures, therapies, interventions, etc., which may include, but not limited to the following:
Requirements
- Successful completion of Level 1 of clinical placement from an accredited and recognized Respiratory Therapy Program and continued enrollment in a recognized education program;
- Certification in Basic Life Support or equivalent;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Organize assigned workload and set priorities;
- Think critically and problem solve;
- Deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, patients, and families, physicians, community agency representatives;
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position;
- Demonstrate awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports;
- Commit to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
- Knowledge of social, economic, political, and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
What We Offer
- Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees;
- Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles;
- PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position);
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
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