Respiratory Therapist at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Endotracheal Intubation, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Tracheostomy Management, ECG Interpretations, Pressure Monitoring, Venipuncture, Vascular Access, Patient Care, Hyperbaric Treatment, Team Collaboration, Resuscitation Equipment, Anesthesia Equipment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Areas of responsibility include ICU E/S 27 ICU bed providing specialized care to the neurosciences, trauma, medical, vascular, and surgical patient populations; ICU W 14 bed CV surgical unit; CCU 16, Regional Burn Unit; HIU and Emergency. In addition to supporting these specialized units the Respiratory Therapy department addresses the respiratory needs of patients throughout the General site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department in collaboration with the physician operate the Hyperbaric Unit meeting both scheduled and emergent hyperbaric needs. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department partner with physicians and RN's as members of the site RACE team. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The Respiratory Therapy department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered care. 1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy 2. Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) 3. Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam 4. Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications 5. Recent 3 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting 6. Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation 7. Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care 8. Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients 9. Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment 10. Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized care in various intensive care units and collaborates with physicians and nursing staff. They are also involved in emergency situations and support the respiratory needs of patients throughout the facility.