Sunnybrook
Salary Range: $43.127-$53.735/hr
Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Respiratory Therapist works at all times within an interprofessional model of care. Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the many Intensive Care Units, Trauma Room, Emergency Department, wards and the Ross Tilley Burn Centre.
They are responsible for (but not limited to):
- Ventilation management – weaning and discontinuation
- Performing as a member of Code Teams, Trauma Teams and Rapid Response Teams
- Performing airway management including intubations and tracheostomy tube insertions
- Delivering respiratory care where required
- Supervision, education and evaluation of students assigned by the Clinical Coordinator
Qualifications/Skills
- Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO)
- Degree/Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- Must hold current certification in BCLS
- Previous experience in Acute Care and Critical Care environments
- Thoroughly familiar with and competent in all aspects of Respiratory Therapy
- Demonstrated clinical and technical ability
- Mature, independent and self-motivated
- Demonstrated ability to integrate and apply critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to handle stressful environment
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment to personal and professional development
- Proven ability to work well in a team environment
- Excellent attendance record
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