RRT - Respiratory Therapist at Hamilton Health Sciences

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Respiratory Therapy, Critical Care, Hyperbaric Unit Operation, ECG Interpretations, Airway Management, Mechanical Ventilation, Endotracheal Intubation, Arterial Blood Gas Sampling, Tracheostomy Management, Patient Care, Resuscitation Equipment Maintenance, Vascular Access, Team Collaboration, Code Blue Response, Patient-Centered Care, Trauma Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Areas of responsibility include ICU E/S, providing specialized care to the neurosciences, trauma, medical, vascular, and surgical patient populations; ICU W - CV surgical unit; CCU; Regional Burn Unit; HIU; and Emergency. In addition to supporting these specialized units the Respiratory Therapy department addresses the respiratory needs of patients throughout the General site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department in collaboration with the physician operate the Hyperbaric Unit meeting both scheduled and emergent hyperbaric needs. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department partner with physicians and RN's as members of the site RACE team. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The Respiratory Therapy department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient-and family-centered car 1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy 2. Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) 3. Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam 4. Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications 5. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting 6. Recent RACE experience preferred 7. Recent hyperbaric experience and/or training preferred 8. Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation 9. Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care 10. Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients 11. Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment 12. Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Responsibilities

The RRT - Respiratory Therapist provides specialized care to various patient populations in critical care settings. They are integral members of the Code Blue team and collaborate with physicians and nursing staff in a multidisciplinary approach.