Company Description

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Job Description

• Performing daily preparation of mechanical ventilators, monitors and all respiratory-related equipment (primarily used for critically ill patients) to ensure all equipment, e.g., ventilators, monitors, etc., is operating properly and in accordance with manufacturer, C.S.A. and departmental standards

• Prepares and checks AGM in main OR, ambulatory OR, and satellite areas

• Troubleshoots AGM and monitoring technical challenges

• Collects malfunctioning respiratory therapy equipment

• Examines equipment for damage/defects and takes action as required

• Ensures supplies (respiratory therapy and medical gases) are sufficiently stocked

• Syringe pump charging

• Performing materials and equipment management and coordination responsibilities

• Prepare intubation tray supplies

• Prepare and restock bronchoscopy towers and difficult airway carts throughout hospital

• Maintain inventory of supplies

• Performs general preparation of all respiratory related equipment, within cope of practice;

• Performs standard checkout procedures on all critical care ventilators been uses, following C.S.A. established protocol, manufacturer, infection control and department specifications to ensure ventilators are operating appropriately

• Identifies problems/malfunctions in equipment and refers major electrical microprocessors problems to the Biomedical Engineers or Service Technician, as required;

• Assists with medical gas shutdowns, as required;

• Prepares detailed technical description/report for/on equipment repairs.

• Assists with Stockpile Ventilator inventory preventative maintenance by c ordinating technical service representative appointments and maintaining records, as required by the Ministry of Health

• Performs any required quality control tests to ensure safe operation of equipment

• Works with MOR to educate on new equipment processing

• Communicates safety issues and procedures to hospital staff in a timely fashion

• Communicates changing work priorities to staff in a timely fashion

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program

• Student Member of the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario

• Experience working effectively in a busy clinical environment, preferred

• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

• Excellent leadership and problem solving skills

• Excellent oral and written communications skills

• Able to establish positive and supportive relationships

• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of the critical care team

• Able to meet the physical demands of the position

• Satisfactory attendance and employment record required.

Additional Information

2 Positions

**Hours:**Monday to Friday various rotating shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $21.33 to $26.67 per hour

**Date Posted:**March 24, 2026

**Internal Application Deadline:**March 31, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards. These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching. We do not control or influence these processes. To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment. This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

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