Respiratory Therapist

4 weeks ago

Milton, Ontario, Canada Halton Healthcare Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Halton Healthcare. As a key member of our critical care team, you will be responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining life support equipment, performing diagnostic testing, and providing patient care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate and maintain life support equipment, including ventilators and anaesthetic gas machines
  • Perform diagnostic testing, including spirometry and arterial blood gases
  • Initiate, monitor, and discontinue oxygen therapy as needed
  • Respond to cardiac arrest codes and high-risk births for airway maintenance and resuscitation
  • Perform intubation as ordered by physicians
  • Teach patients and staff as required
  • Participate in departmental quality assurance activities
  • Comply with occupational health and safety requirements
  • Assist with departmental policy and procedure development and review
Qualifications
  • Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
  • Current Heart & Stroke approved Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Requires 3 years of experience in critical care
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) required
  • ACLS required
  • Minimum of 3 years of acute care experience required for Milton and Georgetown positions
  • Experience working effectively in a busy clinical environment
  • Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
  • Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to establish positive and supportive relationships with patients, families, and other health professionals
  • Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of the critical care team
  • Able to meet the physical demands of the position
  • Satisfactory attendance and employment record required

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