Your Opportunity:
South Health Campus (SHC) is more than just a hospital; it is a campus that is structurally designed to integrate nature and promote healing philosophy. The Respiratory Services department’s service expectations are centered in the four pillars of patient and family centered care, collaborative practice, innovation and wellness. The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) provides leadership and expertise in the field of Respiratory Therapy and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams to assist in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. The RRT will actively participate in the education of patients, students, staff, and physicians. The successful RRT will contribute to process improvement in the department and/or service areas, maintain a professional and accountable practice, advocate professionally and effectively for patients while adhering to AHS key principles of patient and family centred care. The RRT will also provide technical support for all Respiratory Therapy equipment. At SHC, RRT staff work in all areas supported by Respiratory Services. Daily service area assignments will be adjusted as needed to meet operational needs. The successful RRT will demonstrate a pattern of professional development, display collaborative interpersonal relationships, effective communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. The successful candidate will also be able to manage competing priorities, exercise autonomous decision-making, effectively resolve conflict and promote a healthy, safe and respectful work environment.
Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratpry Services SHC
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratpry Services SHC
• Primary Location: South Health Campus
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicabl