Job Description

Job Number:

J0723-0772

Department:

Pulmonary Function Lab

Job Type:

Regular Full Time

Number of Positions:

1

Closing Date:

August 1, 2023

Salary:

$32.93 - $40.48/Hour

Employee Group:

Health Discipline

Hours of Work:

37.5

Women\'s College Hospital (WCH) is an academic, ambulatory care hospital in Ontario with a focus on health for women, health equity and health system solutions. If you\'re ready to be part of a team that is revolutionizing the future of healthcare, then you will want to join an institution where the possibilities for innovation, new discovery and system thinking are limitless. Women\'s College Hospital is committed to equity, quality and patient safety as key professional values and essential components of daily practice.

With the mobilization of our Strategic Plan, WCH has entered an exciting phase of its history - strengthening its bond with partners and introducing a new and inspiring vision: Healthcare revolutionized for a healthier and more equitable world.

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital\'s Occupational Health, Safety & Wellness department. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Ontario.



Summary of Duties, but not limited to:

• Performs all tests currently offered in the Pulmonary Function Lab
• Provides smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, and education regarding respiratory health and medications to patients
• Teaches health discipline students and medical clerks/residents
• Provides support to patients in diverse areas such as the Acute Ambulatory Care Unit and Medical Clinical areas
• Acts as an advocate for safety and demonstrates principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all
• Establishes and maintains rapport with patients, and collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team
• Integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care

As a role model and champion you will work to identify and integrate safe, best practices into daily activities to foster the delivery of safe and exemplary care.

The responsibilities described above are representative and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Qualifications

• A registered member in good standing with the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist (CACPT) required
• Minimum of 6 months of full-time experience (900 hours) experience in a Pulmonary Function Lab preferred
• Experience with the Vyntus, Vmax and SentrySuite preferred
• TEACH Certificate in smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Certified Tobacco Educator designation (CTE) an asset
• Current BCLS required
• Certified Respiratory Educator is an asset
• Knowledge and proficiency with MS Office applications including Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word
• Strong technical and trouble-shooting skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as an effective team member.
• Proven attendance record
• Professional behavior and communication that meets the standards of the professional regulatory college or association, as applicable, and the standards of Women\'s College Hospital
• This position plays a critical role in acting as an advocate for safety and will demonstrate principles, practices and processes that will optimize a safe environment for all

Closing Statement

Women\'s College Hospital is a fully affiliated teaching hospital of the University of Toronto and is committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.

Women\'s College Hospital