Respiratory Therapist

Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is an active, acute-care community hospital located in the heart of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Among our acute and continuing care services, our team cares for 45,000 patients per year in the 24/7/365 emergency department, provides orthopedics and ophthalmology, operates a dialysis unit, and is renowned for its mental health programs and restorative seniors care. The Ross family takes pride in providing compassionate, quality patient care.

Respiratory Care Practitioners work in all areas of the Hospital, including the Operating Room, Medical and Surgical Units, and Intensive Care. They have expertise in life support systems, anaesthetic machines, and the administering of medications for breathing disorders.

At Ross Memorial, we do Pulmonary Function Testing, as well as assessments to determine the need for patients to have home oxygen units.

The hospital is currently seeking a Permanent Full Time Respiratory Therapist to join their team.

Effective Date: As Soon As Possible

• Graduate of accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

• Member in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

• Current BCLS, NRP, on hire

• Knowledge of computer applications, i.e. Epic, Lab System

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively and co-operatively with all levels of hospital staff, patients, and families

• Demonstrated high level communication, organizational and time management skills

• Must be able to fulfill physical requirements of the job, as per current Physical Demands Analysis

• Experience in an active treatment hospital Respiratory Department including Diagnostics

Must be available to work twelve(12) hour day and night shifts, Monday to Sunday, with weekend rotation. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements and as per OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Ross Memorial Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Accommodation will be provided throughout the hiring process at the request of the applicant.

Employees must meet expectations for appropriate, respectful and professional conduct, as set out in the RMH Code of Conduct.