VACANCY NUMBER:

0000026053

POSITION:

Registered Respiratory Therapist

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario

DEPARTMENT:

Respiratory Therapy

STATUS:

Regular Part-Time

OF POSITIONS:

1

SALARY RANGE:
$38.350-$53.280

POSTING DATE: 26 February 2026

BARGAINING UNIT:

OPSEU PM

**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)
Registered Respiratory Therapist classification (RRCP).

• Licensed with the College of Respiratory Therapists (Ontario).
• Experience in cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics performance.
• Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (General Certificate).
• 1-2 year critical care experience.
• 1-2 years neonate experience.
• 1-2 years recent acute care experience preferred.
• Satisfactory attendance.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)

• Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written.
• Ability to be adaptive/creative in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently within the legislated scope of practice of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRCP).
• Working knowledge of computerized patient documentation/systems workload management.
• Able to work independently and establish priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary care model.
• Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
• Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
• Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.

ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)

• All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.
• Performance of cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing.
• Respiratory therapy support in critical care and general acute care and neonate care.
• Critical care transport; air and land.
• Delivery of education; hospital staff, patients, community.
• Technical support related to respiratory therapy.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.

CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-437-6058 or by email at humanresources@ckha.on.ca

According to the French Language Services Implementation Plan, priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who possess knowledge of Canada's two official languages.