Respiratory Therapist

Department: Ventilator Equipment Pool - Clinical

Position Number: 50068246

Hours of Work: TemporaryFull-Time Position (Approximately 15 months); Day Shifts

Rate of Pay: $38.35-$53.28

Union: OPSEU4106 Central
Location: VEP at 640 Cataraqui Woods Drive, Unit 6, Kingston

DESCRIPTION:

Within this role the employee is accountable for contributing to the delivery of the Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s strategy. As an employee, one must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for actively promoting and supporting patient and family centered engagement and care in all we do.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Provides clinical and technical expertise for respiratory and home ventilator equipment, including verification of functions, equipment troubleshooting both in-person and remotely using virtual technologies including but not limited to the telephone, videoconferencing, and app-based programs, quality control, and application of treatment modalities of respiratory therapy equipment and life support ventilators as well as adjunctive/related accessories, monitoring equipment and supplies supported by the VEP, to ensure quality and safety in the administration of respiratory care. May be required to participate in the delivery of telephone troubleshooting/service provision in the off-hours including weekends and holidays.

• Uses critical thinking skills to assess information on patient’s medical, biomedical, laboratory parameters, psychosocial, and ethno-cultural background through the patient’s charts and online data include device downloads. Patient-centered interactions help assess and address potential barriers, and guide decisions, care, and recommendations for therapy and treatment

• Provides support for the use of invasive and non-invasive (i.e.,bi-level positive airway pressure [BiPAP]) mechanical ventilation, mouthpiece ventilation (MPV), and cough assist respiratory devices in the community which may include adjustment of settings, transition to a new ventilator, and education to the ventilator-assisted individual(VAI) and care providers.

• Provides respiratory and related education services, both on an individual and group basis in response to the specific needs of patients, their caregivers, interprofessional team members, students, and/or community groups

• Actively engages in safety and incident reporting, including adverse reactions and medical device incidents, debriefing of critical events, and simulation experiences to enhance patient care and safety.

• Provides guidance and mentorship to respiratory therapy students and their counterparts in other healthcare disciplines. Their role includes supervision, ensuring fulfillment of clinical competencies, direct assessment of performance, and feedback through direct conversation and the use of standardized performance tools.

• Participates in relevant quality improvement, evaluation and/or research initiatives within VEP/hospital and other practice settings. This may include collaboration with internal as well as external partners, assessing process and outcome measures that impact the providers’ and patients’ experiences and health outcomes, and improving respiratory therapy practice.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma in Respiratory Therapy; member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)

• 1 year clinical experience within the last 5 years (clinical practicum will be considered equivalent clinical experience)

• Critical thinking, active listener, good communicator, empathetic, professional, respectful

• Basic knowledge of computers, databases and spreadsheets

• Proven ability to attend work on a regular basis.

• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.

KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.

KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.