RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, TFT

at  Niagara Health System

Working to promote excellence, quality patient/client care and high professional standards, the Respiratory Therapist will be responsible for performing respiratory therapeutics, will work in critical care areas; perform mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation and advanced respiratory procedures within the adult, pediatric and neonatal population. They will also be responsible for performing outpatient respiratory therapeutics, such as pulmonary function testing. The objective of the Respiratory Therapist is to provide safe and competent care through the application of practical knowledge, the technical aspects of professional practice and the demonstration of compassion, professionalism and respect. The incumbent will perform all other relevant duties assigned to ensure the efficient operation of the unit to which they are assigned. The successful candidates home site will be the St. Catharines Site however they may be required to rotate between all Niagara Health Sites.

QUALIFICATIONS:

o General license with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario is mandatory
o Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program
o Two years related clinical experience working as a Respiratory Therapist in the past five years preferred
o Ability to work to the full scope of practice as a Respiratory Therapist as outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
o Current BCLS and ACLS certification
o Current NRP Certification
o PALS certification preferred
o Demonstrated proficiency performing advanced procedures such as arterial line insertion and IV insertion
o Evidence of continuing education
o Applies knowledge, skills, judgement and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and related professional associations
o Applied Niagara Health values and professional practice standards to patient/client care and service
o Integrates reflection, critical thinking, education, expanded scope of practice and relevant practical experience in problem solving
o Working knowledge of computers
o Consistent and regular attendance required
o Proficiency in both official languages (English and French) will be considered an asset
Recruitment Specialist: Ashley Cowell
We are especially interested in connecting if you…
Value diversity, equity and inclusion;
Are excited about being part of a respectful and hard-working team in the beautiful Region of Niagara;
Identify as a member of one or more of the following equity-deserving groups: Indigenous, racialized, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
Have background or expertise in the healthcare environment, supporting patient care and providing extraordinary customer-service.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Niagara Health will provide accommodations through the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

Please refer the Job description for details