Registered Respiratory Therapist

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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

Date Posted:  April 4, 2024

Internal Applications Due by:  April 11, 2024

Previous posting #929878

The ideal candidate is strong in patient centered care in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment and should be ready to drive change and innovation. We require a person with good communication skills with a clear patient focus with the ability to manage execution and to foster teamwork and cooperation.

Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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