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

COME WORK AS A RESPIRATORY THERAPIST FOR VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join the team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.
• Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.
• Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (orally and in writing) and deal effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff, and staff of external agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.
• Demonstrated ability to use clinical practice documents.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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