Respiratory Technician Assistant Respiratory Therapy
About the role
DUTIES:
- Stocks and replaces cylinders on patient wards, critical care areas and the operating rooms
- Cleans, processes, assembles and tests reusable respiratory equipment
- Organizes a system of inventory control to maintain adequate quantities of required supplies
- Performs minor repairs of respiratory related equipment
- Prepares and tests anaesthetic gas machines and anaesthesia related equipment
- Handles storage of medical and specialty gases
- Prepares and tests critical care ventilators
- Assists with related departmental projects and initiatives
- Ensures safety standards and regulations are maintained
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current enrolment in a Respiratory Therapy Program required
- Related experience in Respiratory Therapy would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique
- Ability to understand and problem solve issues related to respiratory equipment and their safe usage
- Experience with respiratory equipment, mechanical ventilators, medical and specialty gases (This position also involves exposure to various gases and soiled equipment)
- Demonstrated excellent customer-focused approach to patients and staff
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing and pulling)
- Previous related experience an asset
- Basic Life Support certification is an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of St. Michael's Hospital
- Demonstrated excellent attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.
Respiratory Technician Assistant Respiratory Therapy
About the role
DUTIES:
- Stocks and replaces cylinders on patient wards, critical care areas and the operating rooms
- Cleans, processes, assembles and tests reusable respiratory equipment
- Organizes a system of inventory control to maintain adequate quantities of required supplies
- Performs minor repairs of respiratory related equipment
- Prepares and tests anaesthetic gas machines and anaesthesia related equipment
- Handles storage of medical and specialty gases
- Prepares and tests critical care ventilators
- Assists with related departmental projects and initiatives
- Ensures safety standards and regulations are maintained
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current enrolment in a Respiratory Therapy Program required
- Related experience in Respiratory Therapy would be an asset
- Demonstrated ability to read and understand basic medical terminology, concepts of sterility and aseptic technique
- Ability to understand and problem solve issues related to respiratory equipment and their safe usage
- Experience with respiratory equipment, mechanical ventilators, medical and specialty gases (This position also involves exposure to various gases and soiled equipment)
- Demonstrated excellent customer-focused approach to patients and staff
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member
- Must be physically able to perform duties requiring heavy exertion (lifting, pushing and pulling)
- Previous related experience an asset
- Basic Life Support certification is an asset
- Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of the mission and values of St. Michael's Hospital
- Demonstrated excellent attendance record
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
About Unity Health Toronto
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education.