Requisition ID: 387784
Position Number: 20090869
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: SH Child Health Transport & Med Air Srv
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of Patient Transport Program for supervision and guidance in the expanded role function, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of basic and advanced level patient care to pediatric and neonatal patients during inter-facility transport (regionally, provincially and nationally) May assume responsibility for and provide care to single or multiple patients during inter-facility transport, in accordance with Patient Transport Program protocols. Works collaboratively with transport coordinators (RT & RN), WEMS, paramedics, MTCC dispatch, STARS, LifeFlight, hospital site staff or other transport partners’ practices in accordance with philosophy, policies, procedures, and standards of the hospital; functions within the guidelines of the protocols for the transport program that are reviewed and agreed on by medical, nursing and respiratory care directors.

EXPERIENCE

• Requires a minimum of 3 years of NICU and/or PICU experience within the last 5 years.
• Critical care transport experience is preferred.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Current in BLS, PALS, NRP, CAMATA required.
• Certification in ATLS preferred.
• Canadian Society Respiratory Therapy (CSRT) membership, or equivalent is preferred.
• Computer literacy.
• Must successfully pass Medication Calculation Test.
• Must successfully pass Pediatric/Neonatal Transport Course.
• Maintain continuing education credits in the related area of practice.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Ability to work independently with limited direction.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocols in response to clinical situations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to utilize independence and flexibility in planning daily workload.
• Maintains currency in Respiratory Therapy practice.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
• May require bending, crouching, and kneeling.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required (keyboarding, fine motor skills).
• Work area includes riding in enclosed spaces such as ambulances, helicopters and airplanes.
• Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
• Ability to perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 20 kg) and occasionally assisting with moving up to 100 kg.
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• Flexible working hours required to provide 24 hour/day, 7 day/week coverage, including rotating shifts, weekends and holidays.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.
• Work environment commonly provides exposure to high noise levels.
  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
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Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process