RRT- Respiratory Therapy WLMH

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HHS Requisition # 118305

Location : West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Status : Regular Part-time

Rate: $38.35 - $53.28 Hourly

Unit Summary

The WLMH is a 50-bed full service community hospital providing primary care services to the patients it serves. The site is a teaching center for primary care medicine through McMaster University. The WLMH provides general medicine and surgery services, obstetrical services all supported by an intensive care unit and a full-service emergency department. The RRT role combines mentorship and hands on clinical care of patients in all areas.

Position Summary

Accountable to the Clinical Manager- Programs. The RRT supports the care and management of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Other responsibilities include advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGS; assisting patients with their pre/post tracheotomy care and needs; liaising with the medical specialists. The RRT will provide respiratory therapy assessments, therapy discharge and care plans. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The RRT will be required to attend patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients. The Respiratory Therapist will work autonomously, make decisions and apply judgement in their day-to-day work. Acts as resource to the cardio-respiratory department. The RRT utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
• Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Valid NRP certification
• Experience in respiratory rehabilitation; invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen therapy and the application of the ADP forms with The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
• Recent experience in Adult Respiratory Care in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management within the last 3 years.
• Recent experience within an adult critical care setting within the last 3 years
• Recent experience in Neonatal airway management and pediatric airway management within the last 3 years
• Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
• Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
• Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
• Demonstrated leadership and coordinator skills in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care
• Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, organization and interaction with multiple health care team members and an understanding of other programs within HHS
• Demonstrated commitment to family centered care
• Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals and physicians
• Post graduate education/certification in Asthma Education and/or COPD
• Post graduate education/certification in Intensive Smoking Cessation preferred

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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