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Respiratory Therapist

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Cobourg, Ontario, Canada Northumberland Hills Hospital Full time
Job Title: Respiratory Therapist

We are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Northumberland Hills Hospital. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a critical role in providing patient care support in the ICU/ED and supporting physicians in developing appropriate treatment modalities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide patient care support in the ICU/ED
  • Support physicians in developing treatment modalities
  • Assess and educate patients
  • Set up and check ventilators
  • Change ventilator circuits
  • Perform arterial lines and arterial punctures
  • Perform bedside spirometry, oximetry, aerosol, and MDI therapy
  • Assist with setup of unusual or rarely used respiratory equipment
  • Access priorities and organize workload accordingly
  • Work independently and in a dynamic team environment
  • Participate in staff education opportunities and critical care support team
  • Provide staff support and education for invasive/non-invasive ventilation and other respiratory modalities
  • Coordinate and monitor operations, including maintenance of equipment, supply chain, and quality assurance
  • Work with the Chief of Internal Medicine to maintain high-quality testing and reporting
  • Collaborate with laboratory clerks and the manager of laboratory services
  • Review and update policies and procedures as required
Qualifications/Requirements:
  • Current C.R.T.O. and BCLS & ACLS certification
  • Previous experience in critical care, acute care, and PFT
  • Strong clinical background, familiarity with weaning protocols, and current ventilation modalities
  • Sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
  • Ability to work weekends and all other shifts
Employment Requirements:

Successful applicants are required to provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check and complete the Health Care Worker Health review process, including providing an up-to-date immunization record.