Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Hamilton Health Sciences. As a key member of our respiratory care team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and support in our intensive care unit and emergency department.
Key Responsibilities- Provide respiratory therapy assessments, therapy discharge, and care plans for patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
- Support the care and management of patients requiring advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGS.
- Assist patients with their pre/post tracheotomy care and needs, and liaise with medical specialists as required.
- Work autonomously, making decisions and applying judgment in day-to-day work, and act as a resource to the cardio-respiratory department.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care and support.
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
- Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam.
- Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications.
- Valid NRP certification.
- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation, invasive and non-invasive ventilation, and oxygen therapy, and the application of ADP forms with the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.
- Recent experience in Adult Respiratory Care in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management within the last 3 years.
- Recent experience within an adult critical care setting within the last 3 years.
- Recent experience in Neonatal airway management and pediatric airway management within the last 3 years.
- Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of respiratory care, support, and critical care management of adult critical care patients.
- Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation, and anesthesia-related equipment.
- Demonstrated leadership and coordinator skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care.
- Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, organization, and interaction with multiple healthcare team members and an understanding of other programs within HHS.
- Demonstrated commitment to family-centered care.
- Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals, and physicians.
- Postgraduate education/certification in Asthma Education and/or COPD.
- Postgraduate education/certification in Intensive Smoking Cessation preferred.
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, where all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values-Based Code of Conduct. We are a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested.
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