Respiratory Therapist

Job summary

Respiratory Therapists plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with cardiac and pulmonary disorders under medical supervision. They provide mechanical ventilatory support and assist with various breathing tests in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

Job details

Respiratory Therapists plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with cardiac and pulmonary disorders under medical supervision. They provide mechanical ventilatory support and assist with various breathing tests in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. Candidates must hold current certification of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. A Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness certificate is also required.

What you’ll do

Respiratory Therapists plan and implement therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients with cardiac and pulmonary disorders under medical supervision. They provide mechanical ventilatory support and assist with various breathing tests in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.

Requirements

Candidates must hold current certification of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario. A Ministry of Labour Worker Health and Safety Awareness certificate is also required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental benefits
• Pension plan
• Signing bonus
• Relocation allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee and family assistance program

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Respiratory therapy
• Mechanical ventilation
• Diagnostic procedures
• Clinical competence
• Communication
• Problem-solving
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Pediatric care
• Pulmonary function testing

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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