Respiratory Therapist Eagle Ridge Hospital

Port Moody, BC, CA, Canada

Job Description

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?:

Join our dynamic and expanding respiratory department, where we proudly serve both our community and acute care patients. We're excited to announce the recent opening of a bronchoscopy suite and a dedicated pleural procedure space, enhancing our capabilities and patient care. Our team enjoys a diverse and stimulating workday, which includes transporting acute patients to regional sites, conducting outpatient testing, and providing essential education. With increased staffing, we've strengthened our patient-to-respiratory therapist support ratio, ensuring high-quality care. We foster an environment of autonomous practice, empowering our therapists to lead critical respiratory decisions across inpatient units and the Emergency Department.



We are currently looking to fill a

Part Time

opportunity for

Respiratory Therapist at Eagle Ridge Hospital

located in

Port Moody, BC

.



Eagle Ridge Hospital

is a 168-bed hospital in Port Moody, British Columbia, serving the communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra. The hospital offers medical, surgical, and cardiac programs, as well as 24/7 emergency services with over 53,000 visits annually.

The Tri-Cities

is an informal grouping of three lively suburban communities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody and two semi-rural residential areas of Belcarra and Anmore that have grown together and are each unique from the other. These stunning communities offer urban living in a picturesque natural setting - the ideal location for the avid city-goer and outdoor enthusiast. The centrally located area of the Tri-Cities offers the perfect hybrid for all lifestyles. Learn more about the Tri-Cities here: Live Here | Tri-Cities

Experience the exceptional benefits of working with us including:



Comprehensive, 100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Enjoy peace of mind with full coverage. Generous Vacation Time: eligible employees can earn up to four weeks of vacation to recharge and relax. Benefit Portability: Seamlessly transfer your benefits from another HEABC employer. Immediate Pension Enrollment: Secure your future with a defined municipal pension plan from day one. Maternity Top-Up: Receive an 87% top-up during maternity leave. TransLink Pass Subsidy: Save on commuting costs with a 50% subsidy on TransLink passes Additional employee discounts and perks available

Eligibility based on employment status*


Detailed Overview: Reporting clinically to the Professional Practice Chief, Respiratory Therapy and administratively to the Manager, Clinical Operations, performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy; assists with in-services/education and provides input into program development at Eagle Ridge Hospital. Responsibilities:
Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation and support, initiating/maintaining mechanical ventilator support of adults, children and infants, providing airway management, patient evaluation and daily care of patients, as prescribed. Provides family, patient and staff education which may include participating in established education programs such as that offered through the Asthma Clinic.

Requisitions supplies and minor equipment for departmental operations within approved budget; maintains area supply inventory. Participates in quality improvement activities such as development, implementation and evaluation of written procedures and standards, development of assessment forms and patient materials and the development of departmental goals and objectives. Communicates on-call, call-backs, staffing, budget and operational concerns to the appropriate supervisor. Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, record and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards. Monitors and performs required maintenance, cleaning, calibration, evaluation and quality control of respiratory and related equipment. Provides input into the departmental operating and capital budgets; monitors and maintains departmental operations as required. Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution. Participates in respiratory therapy student education, as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

Education and Experience



Graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program. Two (2) years' recent related clinical experience in an acute care setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.


Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam and eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).


Current CPR Level "C" or equivalent and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.

Skills and Abilities



Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of respiratory therapy and respiratory diseases as it relates to the position Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing Ability to effectively deliver in-service education Ability to deal effectively with others Ability to organize and prioritize workload Ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications * Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2669332
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Moody, BC, CA, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned