Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory Therapy

Job summary

Provide respiratory therapy support across rehabilitation, specialized geriatrics, complex care, and veterans care programs, including care for patients requiring assisted ventilation, tracheostomy care, and other respiratory interventions. Work independently, share expertise in chronic respiratory illness care, and be available for on-call and extended hours as patient needs require.

Job details

Respiratory Therapy Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Temporary Part Time Salary Range: $38.35 - $53.28 /hour **REPOSTED** This is a temporary part-time position that is anticipated to extend until November 1, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work. The Respiratory Therapist for Parkwood Hospital provides support to all four clinical programs (Rehabilitation, Specialized Geriatrics, Complex Care and Veterans Care) particularly in the care of patients requiring assisted ventilation, care of tracheotomies and other respiratory care issues. You are able to work independently; you have demonstrated ability to share your knowledge and expertise in care of patients with chronic respiratory illnesses. The Respiratory Therapist must be available for on call and extended hours as required by the needs of patients. Essential Qualifications Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA Valid registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario Valid BCLS Certification Skilled in current Respiratory Therapy techniques Demonstrated skill in respiratory assessment and patient education Superior interpersonal and communication skills Preferred Qualifications Proficiency in French would be an asset Current registration with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario and/or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and/or the Ontario Respiratory Care Society Minimum 2 years of recent experience Experience in respiratory diagnostics (e.g. pulmonary function testing) Certified Respiratory Educator Teaching and Research St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties Immunization Requirements Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza. Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing

What you’ll do

Provide respiratory therapy support across rehabilitation, specialized geriatrics, complex care, and veterans care programs, including care for patients requiring assisted ventilation, tracheostomy care, and other respiratory interventions. Work independently, share expertise in chronic respiratory illness care, and be available for on-call and extended hours as patient needs require.

Requirements

Required qualifications include valid registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario, valid BCLS certification, knowledge of healthcare safety practices compliant with OHSA, and current respiratory therapy skills. The posting prefers at least two years of recent experience, respiratory diagnostics experience, relevant professional society registration, Certified Respiratory Educator certification, and French proficiency.

Listed skills

• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory Therapy
• Assisted Ventilation
• Tracheostomy Care
• Respiratory Assessment
• Patient Education
• Respiratory Diagnostics
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Chronic Respiratory Illness Care
• Respiratory Therapy Techniques
• Interpersonal Communication
• Teaching
• Research
• Safety Culture
• On-Call Availability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research

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