Respiratory Therapist II

Your Opportunity:

Are you motivated by improving best practices, a challenging work environment and providing excellent patient care?As the Critical Care Lead RT II for Respiratory Therapy in Red Deer Regional Hospital, you will be a clinical practitioner who provides leadership, clinical/technical and educational support and routine/preventative maintenance of ventilators, ABG lab and related equipment for the RDRHC Critical Care Department, and excellence in Respiratory care in the RDRHC Critical Care Unit. This position also works and provides leadership as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide patient care and assistance to the Critical Care Unit in RDRHC. You will also have the opportunity to mentor, teach and interact with residents, students, and new staff.The Respiratory Therapist II Critical Care Lead is responsible for diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services to all patient areas within Red Deer Regional Critical Care Unit as prescribed by a physician or in accordance with approved treatment protocols or procedures.

Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Post graduate education in critical care, preceptorship and leadership preferred.