Job Description

About SickKids

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Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.


When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.


Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description

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The Respiratory Technician will maintain and repair respiratory care equipment in a safe and efficient manner and assist with equipment distribution to intensive care areas.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Complete performance checks, plan maintenance program and repair for all Respiratory Therapy equipment Maintain concise, accurate documentation of all equipment in regards to performance checks, planned maintenance, problems and service Liaise with medical engineering regarding equipment requiring servicing Maintain spare and repair parts inventory for Respiratory Therapy equipment Inform appropriate personnel to initiate purchase orders Assist in inventory control of Department and Program equipment Advise responsible clinical leaders of issues with respect to equipment usage and stock levels File purchase requisitions for equipment and supplies required in department and maintaining records Assist with medical gas pipeline shutdowns in conjunction with responsible Respiratory Therapist Stock respiratory therapy equipment to critical care areas Transport utilized/clean equipment to and from intensive care areas Reassemble respiratory therapy equipment Assist in the evaluation of respiratory therapy equipment

Here's What You'll Need

Successful completion of Grade 12 Post secondary enrollment in a Respiratory Therapy Program Healthcare experience in a related role is an asset Demonstrated technical skills related to Respiratory Therapy Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving skills, critical thinking and decision making ability Demonstrated commitment and actions to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion objectives

Here's What You'll Love

A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others. A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World*.
For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type

Casual

Our Commitment to Diversity

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SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

Accessibility & Accommodation

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If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

How To Apply

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