Respiratory Therapist I

at  Providence Healthcare

Salary: The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr. Summary:

Under the direction of the Leader, the Respiratory Therapist:

• provides services related to pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and critical care services
• contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical materials, program planning and procedures and inventory control by providing feedback and input
• maintains knowledge of current developments in respiratory therapy as required by the employer

Qualifications / Skills and Education:

EDUCATION

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Certified.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with, patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures appropriate for the area of service.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant data and make a multi-dimensional assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct patient/resident assessments.
• Knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient/resident care.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out information that will contribute to understanding the patient/resident’s situation in order to explore issues beyond the initial concerns.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with and/or guide others in conflict resolution issues.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize issues and workload.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to participate in research.
• Demonstrated ability to provide supervision and teaching to students.Demonstrated ability to develop and provide in-services and presentations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $37.89 - $47.31 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Signing bonus: A new financial incentive of up to $15,000 is now available to eligible employees for a 24-month return of service commitment to priority regular (permanent) vacancies.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents.

WHO WE ARE:

Providence Health Care is one of the largest faith-based health care organizations in Canada. For the people at Providence, living our Mission, Vision and Values means providing British Columbians with compassionate, socially just, exceptional and innovative care every day.
From our humble roots 129 years ago, Providence has grown into globally renowned research, teaching, and care organization. As individuals within a mission-driven organization, we choose to be part of Providence Health Care because we value the organization’s long commitment to social justice and compassionate care, and its commitment to the process of Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations

• A competitive salary: The salary range for this position is $37.89 - $47.31 per hour, depending on experience.
• Growth opportunities: We welcome individuals at all stages of their career, offering opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Signing bonus: A new financial incentive of up to $15,000 is now available to eligible employees for a 24-month return of service commitment to priority regular (permanent) vacancies.
• State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to appropriately address the future health needs of patients, families, and our communities. From hospital care to primary and community health solutions, the new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will continue to lead innovations in care, research, and teaching. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.
• Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons. We value the cultural richness that our diverse workforce brings to the care of our equally diverse population of patients and residents