Respiratory Therapist - Surrey Memorial Hospital at Fraser Health

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

47.31

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Diagnostic Assessments, Therapeutic Interventions, Mechanical Ventilation Support, Airway Management, Patient Evaluation, Documentation, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Quality Improvement, In-Service Education, Communication, Organizational Skills, Equipment Operation, Physical Ability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Job Summary We are currently hiring for a Regular Full Time Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Surrey Memorial Hospital located in Surrey, B.C. Connect with us! Joining our team offers you opportunities to work in a rapidly growing organization with health professionals who are excellent in their respective fields. Fraser Health offers opportunities for career growth and advancement and competitive benefits, including but not limited, to: Four weeks of vacation to start Comprehensive 100% employer paid benefits Immediate enrollment in a defined municipal pension plan 87% maternity top-up 50% subsidy on Translink passes *Eligibility based on employment status We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust. Connect with us on our Careers social channels where you’ll learn about exciting opportunities, get career tips from our recruiters, and meet some of your future team members! You can also visit us on Indeed and Glassdoor. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X Detailed Overview Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in-service education and provides input into program development. Responsibilities Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and providing support initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilation support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation, and daily care of patients as prescribed. Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards. Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues. Monitors and performs required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment: reports supply needs as required; maintains relevant logs/reports. Participates in quality improvement activities such as the development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials, and program descriptions as required. Provides in-service education as required. Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution. Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C. Possession of and maintained Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Skills and Abilities Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate related equipment. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapist performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments and interventions related to respiratory therapy. They also participate in quality improvement activities and provide in-service education as required.