Respiratory Therapist - RRT

Job summary

Provide clinical expertise in respiratory therapies, including oxygen and CPAP, to community patients while developing patient-centered care plans. Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Job details

Regulated Health Professional – Respiratory Therapist Hamilton ProResp Fulltime Permanent, Mon-Fri. (9am-5pm) Base Salary $70,500 - $86,500/yr ProResp Inc., is the largest Ontario owned provider of home respiratory services, and the first to offer homecare services with the RRT as the primary healthcare provider. Today we continue our 44-year journey as homecare pioneers providing complex airway management and exceptional patient-centric respiratory care within communities. We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team passionate about helping people breathe. Every employee at ProResp plays a part in assisting our patients in achieving their desired level of independence and quality of life. Please view our video to learn more about being a Respiratory Therapist at ProResp: https://tinyurl.com/2w5k222e Duties Provide clinical expertise in the provision of respiratory therapies (oxygen, complex care and CPAP) to patients in the community, in a safe and effective manner. Provide ongoing patient education on safe use and handling of oxygen and respiratory therapy equipment; develop and support patient centered care plans; conduct thorough respiratory assessments. Build and nurture positive relationships with patients, their families and other health care professionals in their circle of care. Determine resource and visit requirements and funding eligibility necessary to maintain the highest standard of appropriate patient care; utilize effective assessment and active listening skills virtually, by phone, and in person. ProResp encourages long term employment by offering a comprehensive package including: Base Salary of $70,500 - $86,500/yr plus annual and Long-term incentive programs plus annual performance and salary reviews. Paid on-call availability and paid call-out time Company vehicle including expenses (gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, winter tires, etc) 3 weeks paid vacation to start (quickly moving to 4 weeks paid after 2 years) Paid professional liability Insurance Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations Comprehensive benefits including health and dental, disability, EAP, and pension plan Corporate cell phone Business casual environment with scrubs allowance Consideration provided for relocation allowance In addition to financial benefits, we offer: An organization committed to a patient-centric model of care. Reliable employment with consistent daytime business hours in an organization with over 40 years of steady business growth providing ongoing advancement opportunities. A positive, ethical and socially inclusive work environment that is supportive of professional development and career advancement. Team-oriented environments with dedicated colleagues sharing your respiratory passion A voice in employee surveys and open-door dialogue with all levels of management Business hours of work Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm Participation in the shared (paid) emergency on-call rotation. To be qualified: Registered with the CRTO (or accredited by CSRT). GRT accepted. Must possess a valid, full Class G Drivers’ license with a safe driving history. Ongoing satisfactory vulnerable sector screening required Clean shaven where a respirator seals to the skin of the face or neck when the use of a N95 respirator is required during duties for worker protection. This is a current and available opportunity with a growing, highly reputable organization. To learn more about our company please visit our website at www.proresp.com. ProResp Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will accommodate any needs under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should any applicant require accommodation during recruiting, please contact Human Resources at 519-686-2615.

What you’ll do

Provide clinical expertise in respiratory therapies, including oxygen and CPAP, to community patients while developing patient-centered care plans. Conduct thorough respiratory assessments and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the CRTO or accredited by the CSRT and possess a valid full Class G Driver's license. A satisfactory vulnerable sector screening and the ability to maintain a clean-shaven face for N95 respirator seals are required.

Benefits

• Annual and Long-term incentive programs • Annual performance and salary reviews • Paid on-call availability • Paid call-out time • Company vehicle • Gas, insurance, maintenance, repairs, and winter tires expenses • Paid vacation • Paid professional liability Insurance • Paid CRTO and RTSO registrations • Health insurance • Dental insurance • Disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Pension plan • Corporate cell phone • Scrubs allowance • Relocation allowance

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory Therapy
• Oxygen Therapy
• Complex Airway Management
• CPAP
• Patient Education
• Respiratory Assessment
• Care Planning
• Patient-Centric Care
• Clinical Expertise
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment
• Safe Driving
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Respiratory Care
• Employee Surveys
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Valid Driver's License
• Patient-Centered Care
• Active Listening
• Airway Management
• Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP/BiPAP)
• Disabilities
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Home Health Care
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Team Oriented
• Professional Liability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Respiratory Therapists