Respiratory Therapist

Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

RespiratoryTherapist

2024-088

Choose Collingwood General &Marine Hospital:

Explorea role with Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) and live yourideal lifestyle. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, you have theopportunity to enjoy the 4-season recreational community.

CollingwoodGeneral and Marine Hospital (CGMH) is an 84 bed hospital located inCollingwood, Ontario (approximately 90 minutes north of Toronto) that servesmore than 74,000 permanent residents and 3.5 Million annual visitors to thecommunities of Wasaga Beach, Collingwood, Clearview and the Blue Mountains.CGMH is an acute care hospital providing emergency care, diagnostic servicesincluding lab, imaging and cardio respiratory therapy, as well as two inpatientunits (medicine and surgery). In addition, CGMH also provides care in specialtyareas including obstetrics, orthopaedics, intensive care and surgery. TheHospital also provides out patient care including dialysis and a wide range ofclinics including mental health and rehabilitation services. CGMH continues toprovide care close to home for our community and plays a key role as anintegrated orthopaedic centre for our region. For more information pleasevisit our website at and our Foundation website at .

Corporate Culture:

AtCollingwood General & Marine Hospital, we are anchored by our vision,mission and values and guided by our strategic directions. If you exhibit thecore values of CGMH; Inclusive, Caring, Accountable, Respect, Excellence,Teamwork, Adaptable, we want you to join us in providing exceptional servicesto our patient and their families.

CurrentImmunization Record required, including two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine seriesapproved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, short of anapproved exemption on a ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Benefits:

This position also includes 8% vacation pay and 14% pay in lieu of benefits as well as access to the Employee & Family Assistance Program and access to CGMH Perkopolis discounts. CGMH endorses the Health Care Providers Group Insurance Plan which provides Group Benefits for you and your eligible dependents by enrollment only.

Qualifications:

College Diploma from Respiratory Program CBRC exam completed General Certificate ofRegistration with the CRTO Must have current NRP, ACLSand BCLS Must strive to continuously provide asafe and supportive environment for patients, staff, physicians, and volunteers Must adhere to the duties of workers, asstipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act Must have an ability to effectivelycommunicate (written and verbal) in the English language in order to provideexcellent communication with team members, patients and families. Ability tocommunicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset. Must have basic computer skills Must be dedicated to professional growth& development Must be able to perform all bona fideand essential duties of the position, which may include physical demands suchas moving/transferring patients, pushing, pulling, bending, etc. Must have demonstrated excellentattendance/performance record Excellent organization andprioritization skills Ability to work independently andeffectively communicate with other members of the health care team

PreferredExperience/Education

PALS CRE

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Respiratory Therapy coverage to thehospital - including the adult/paediatric and neonatal population. Evaluate patients and recommend treatment plan. Teaching and counseling patients/families. Promoting continuous quality improvement. Perform timely and accurate documentation. Perform Electrocardiogram (ECG) tests. Conduct pulmonary function testing.

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