UHN is Canada's No. 1 hospital and the world's No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Allied Health Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status:1 year contract - Temporary Full-Time Position
Closing Date: July 25,2025
Position Summary
Respiratory Therapists at Toronto General Hospital provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Unit, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms, Wards, outpatient clinics, hyperbaric.
Duties
Assisting with airway management
Responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma
Attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients
Administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications
Acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in respiratory/airway related care
Participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use
Performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturations, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy
Assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols
Being an integral member of the healthcare team delivering respiratory care where required throughout TGH
Supervising, organizing, assigning and distributing workload among assigned staff to ensure the department operates in a manner that is efficient and effective
Coaching and mentoring assigned staff to foster a positive atmosphere that supports team building, collaboration and shared learning
Performing administrative responsibilities to facilitate improving processes/procedures
Participating in professional development, teaching/educational activities, safety and quality improvement initiatives to ensure excellence in the provision of services
Managing and maintaining equipment
Overseeing equipment and supply purchases
Communicating and disseminating relevant information to team members and management personnel, in a timely and consistent manner
Observing, understanding and ensuring compliance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality
Performing cross-functional responsibilities as assigned, or requested
Performing other duties related to the job classification, as required
Qualifications
Completion of a Bachelor's degree in a health discipline required, Master's preferred
At minimum, completion of an Advanced Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Membership CRTO
At minimum, 4 years of practical and related experience
Experience in maintaining high quality practice in the clinical environment
Leadership/project management experience preferred
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work
Ability to multi-task, exercise initiative and good judgement
Compliance with confidentiality requirements
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Knowledge of UHN and/or departmental policies
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diverse individuals/teams
Additional Information
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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