Respiratory Therapist Clinical Extern at William Osler Health System

Brampton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

22.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Infection Prevention, Teamwork, Equipment Assembly, Data Collection, Safety Practices, Flexibility, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game. A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries. At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today! Job Description Osler has temporary part-time Respiratory Therapy Clinical Extern positions available in the Respiratory Therapy Department at both our Brampton Civic Hospital and Etobicoke General Hospital sites. Explore your next career opportunity with a progressive organization where our people are at the heart of everything that we do. Accountabilities: Practices under the direct and/or indirect supervision of the Manager, Respiratory Therapy, team leaders, educator and respiratory therapy professionals and in a manner consistent with organizational policies and professional standards while taking into account CRTO guidance for unregulated health care providers Works with respiratory therapy staff to ensure that they have the knowledge, skills and judgment needed to perform all requested actions Circuit, check and test ventilator circuits/assemble respiratory therapy equipment Check inventory and record stock levels, rotate equipment Data collection as per direction of Respiratory Therapy team leaders Assists with area, room safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards Requests assistance with assigned duties whenever in need Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills Participates as a team member/Professional in all interactions Qualifications Respiratory therapy students enrolled in their first, second or third year of an accredited respiratory therapy program Demonstrated evidence of excellent academic standing Current certificate in Basic Cardiac Life Support required Completion of mandatory/required certifications provided via corporate orientation, including extern orientation, and as defined by unit (e.g., mask fit test, WHIMS, AODA, IPAC) Demonstrated infection prevention and control practices Effective interpersonal and communication skills Flexibility, willingness and ability to work between multiple Osler sites as required Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration Additional Information Hours: Currently days/evenings/nights, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements) Note: Clinical externs will be hired on contract, during which the clinical extern will work part time hours (minimum 15 to 24 hours per week) to a maximum of full‐time hours (37.5 hours per week) Internal application deadline: October 13, 2025 Salary: $22/hourly #TPT #LI-RS1 Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist Clinical Extern will practice under supervision, ensuring staff have the necessary knowledge and skills. Responsibilities include checking and testing equipment, data collection, and maintaining a safe environment.