COMPANY DESCRIPTION

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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POSITION SUMMARY

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and management plans for patients with respiratory conditions. Our RRTs are front-line healthcare providers who provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 and work within multiple interdisciplinary teams throughout the Centre.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred
• Membership in CSRT/RTSO
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills as they relate to patient care and ventilation management
• 1 to 2 years of related experience
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team environment
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Delivers care with a patient-focused approach
• Competent in a variety of computer skills including electronic medical record documentation

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy in accordance with Centre’s guidelines and policies
• Experience in Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an asset
• Airway management
• Tracheostomy tube management and oxygen therapy assessments/management
• Identifies and addresses the educational needs of patients and families
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational Standards
• Responsible to perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Provide clinical leadership during a Code Blue
• The RRTs will participate in student supervision, providing education and training to external partners. RRTs are required to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights and weekends)