respiratory therapist

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Willing to relocate
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Chronic or long-term care facilities/centres
• Public or community health centre
• Government department and/or agency
• Health care institution, facility or clinic
• Respiratory therapy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Perform or assist with interventions such as airway maintenance, line insertions, inductions and intubations
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
• Advise patients on health care
• Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments

Experience and specialization

Respiratory therapist specialization

• Critical care
• Pulmonary function

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Child Abuse Registry check
• Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Physically demanding
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available