Saint John Respiratory Therapist - 2 (RT02) PCN 1258186

Job summary

Provide respiratory services by testing pulmonary function, assessing and monitoring patients, and administering respiratory therapies. Support airway management and resuscitation, maintain clinical records, contribute to care planning and education, maintain equipment, and mentor students and health care professionals.

Job details

Job Purpose The Respiratory Therapist 2 is responsible for providing respiratory services through the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of lung disorders. Qualifications Licensed with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapy. Ability to attend work on a regular basis. Ability to perform the duties of the position. Good work record. Key Responsibilities The Respiratory Therapist 2 is responsible for: Testing and measuring pulmonary function Assessing, monitoring and administering respiratory therapies Assisting and supporting airway management and resuscitation Maintaining clinical records and documentation Participating in interdisciplinary care planning Preparing and presenting information and education Inspecting, maintaining, preparing and troubleshooting equipment Providing mentoring and support for students and other health care professionals Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon’s Terms of Employment Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network Attention to Detail Analytical Thinking Interpersonal Relations Mentoring Patient/Client Focus Planning and Prioritizing Work Results Orientation Teamwork and Collaboration The successful candidate awarded this position could be eligible for a 10K recruitment incentive which comes with a return of service commitment to HHN. Interested? Apply Today! Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications. About Horizon’s Recruitment Process We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Horizon’s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon’s hiring purposes. Diversity Statement Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

What you’ll do

Provide respiratory services by testing pulmonary function, assessing and monitoring patients, and administering respiratory therapies. Support airway management and resuscitation, maintain clinical records, contribute to care planning and education, maintain equipment, and mentor students and health care professionals.

Requirements

Applicants must be licensed with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapy and be able to perform the position's duties and attend work regularly. A good work record is required; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Respiratory Therapy
• Patient Assessment
• Patient Monitoring
• Airway Management
• Resuscitation
• Clinical Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Care Planning
• Patient Education
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• Mentoring
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare

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