Respiratory Therapist Extern – Respiratory Therapy

Role Overview

• Responsible for monitoring and ensuring adequate supply levels.
• Checking and maintaining equipment in respiratory airway carts (e.g. difficult airway carts).
• Responsible ensuring equipment is sent to and received/picked up from the sterilization processing unit.
• Cleaning/re-circuiting of all invasive and non-invasive ventilators and preparation and calibration of other respiratory therapy equipment for patient use.
• Required to participate in other RT related/administrative duties specific to the RT Department as required.
• Participation in clinical observership, with limited independent interaction with patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist for some therapeutic procedures.
• Engage in additional skills via delegation as approved by unit leadership (and as applicable)

Requirements

• Respiratory Therapy Students enrolled in a training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
• Evidence of good academic standing
• Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements in a hospital setting, acute care hospital setting preferred
• Completion of Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) required
• Willingness to work with a mixed aggregation of patients
• Demonstrated assessment skills within the appropriate Regulatory scope of practice
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, decision making and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Flexible and adaptable regarding assignment locations
• Proven strong patient assessment and observation skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment
• Demonstrates excellent team building skills
• Demonstrates a positive attitude and the willingness to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to on-going learning and professional development.
• Demonstrates values consistent with The Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Work is moderately heavy involving lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices

Benefits

• Defined Benefit pension plan through the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
• Comprehensive insured benefits package including health and dental benefits
• New Graduate Initiative Enroute Program
• Critical Care Sponsorship Program
• Employee Discount and Incentive Programs
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), along with other comprehensive wellness offerings, including our Spiritual Care team of registered psychotherapists for spiritual, religious or emotional care; mental health supports; and on-site wellness rounding
• Recognition events
• Leadership Development and Learning Programs
• Tuition Assistance Program