Job Description

Please apply via https://www.hhscareers.ca/ and search for Requisition # 118305

HHS Requisition # 118305

Location

: West Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Status

: Regular Part-Time

Rate:

$38.35 - $53.28 Hourly

Unit Summary

The WLMH is a 50 bed full service community hospital providing primary care services to the patients it serves. The site is a teaching center for primary care medicine through McMaster University. The WLMH provides general medicine and surgery services, obstetrical services all supported by an intensive care unit and a full service emergency department. The RRT role combines mentorship and hands on clinical care of patients in all areas.

Position Summary

Accountable to the Clinical Manager- Programs. The RRT supports the care and management of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Other responsibilities include advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGS; assisting patients with their pre/post tracheotomy care and needs; liaising with the medical specialists. The RRT will provide respiratory therapy assessments, therapy discharge and care plans. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The RRT will be required to attend patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients. The Respiratory Therapist will work autonomously, make decisions and apply judgement in their day-to-day work. Acts as resource to the cardio-respiratory department. The RRT utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.

Schedule Work Hours

days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays

Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications Valid NRP certification Experience in respiratory rehabilitation; invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen therapy and the application of the ADP forms with The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Recent experience in Adult Respiratory Care in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management within the last 3 years. Recent experience within an adult critical care setting within the last 3 years Recent experience in Neonatal airway management and pediatric airway management within the last 3 years Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment Demonstrated leadership and coordinator skills in a fast paced environment Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, organization and interaction with multiple health care team members and an understanding of other programs within HHS Demonstrated commitment to family centered care Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals and physicians Post graduate education/certification in Asthma Education and/or COPD Post graduate education/certification in Intensive Smoking Cessation preferred
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.



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