Respiratory Therapist

5 days ago


Hamilton, Ontario, Canada Hamilton Health Sciences Full time
Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist will work in a fast-paced interdisciplinary pulmonary and exercise lab, reporting to the Senior or leadership team. This role requires multi-site training and the ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusion, blood gas analysis, capillary puncture, methacholine challenge, walk test, skin test for allergy assessments, and cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing.
  • Assess patient fitness for testing and adjust according to patient history and status.
  • Complete technologist workflows in Epic and flag urgent findings accordingly.
  • Report equipment issues to the MES.
Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy.
  • Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
  • Valid Basic Life Support Certification.
  • Experience in an out-patient clinic or environment an asset.
  • Demonstrated expertise with pulmonary function testing equipment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated patient teaching skills.
  • Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to department needs.
  • Ability to liaise with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively.
  • Demonstrated commitment to Hamilton Health Sciences' mission, vision, and values.
Guidelines

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values-Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.



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