Respiratory Therapist

Posting #: -

Non Union

Position:  Registered Respiratory Therapist

Department:  CardioRespiratory Services – Home Oxygen Program / Outpatient Respiratory Testing

Status : Casual 

Hours: Monday to Friday - - or - (hours are subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site: Multi Site

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

This is what you’ll be doing: 

Work in the Home Oxygen Program assessing patients, teaching, and performing necessary diagnostic evaluation tests in clients homes throughout the Halton Region. Monitor patients attending Respiratory Rehab. Program at hospital as needed. Reporting in interdisciplinary chart. Responsible for all modalities of oxygen delivery devices. Work with oxygen provider to ensure patients' needs are met. Responsible for marketing and being a liaison between doctors, clinics, other hospitals and other community caregivers, etc. Completion of necessary Ministry of Health paperwork in a timely fashion.

In the Outpatient Respiratory Testing Lab, perform outpatient and diagnostic testing including PFT/MCT/HAST/Single Blind studies, spirometry and arterial blood gases. Responsible for daily calibration of equipment and ordering of supplies and reprocessing of equipment. Teach patients and staff throughout the hospital as required. Participate in departmental quality assurance activity. Comply with occupational health and safety requirements. Assist with departmental policy and procedure development and review

This is what you’ll need to do it:

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

Current registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario required Current BCLS at time of hire Minimum 2 years related Respiratory Therapy experience Prior working experience working in a Home Oxygen program an asset Knowledge of Ministry of Health Guidelines for home oxygen an asset Knowledge of CPAP equipment an asset CPR instructors certificate an asset Excellent skills in clinical evaluation (auscultation, BP, saturation monitoring, general assessment) Able to draw Arterial Blood Gases Working knowledge of various types of oxygen equipment Must be able to work independently and respond to emergency situations Highly motivated with demonstrated initiative and organizational skills Access to a reliable vehicle for travel throughout Halton Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compassion and understanding when caring for patients and their care givers Satisfactory employment and attendance record

Date Posted:  April 4,

Internal Applications due by : April 11,

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