Respiratory Therapist (Temporary Full-Time)

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes the Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site, and together we provide outstanding, integrated care to support people in living their healthiest lives.

Join our interprofessional team as a Respiratory Therapist, providing high-quality respiratory care across diverse clinical areas. The ideal candidate is committed to best practice, patient safety, and collaborative healthcare delivery.

ROLE

• Provide therapeutic and diagnostic respiratory care for patients in all hospital areas including ICU, Emergency, Obstetrics, OR, Medical/Surgical Units, Dialysis, and Chronic Care

• Deliver specialized services such as CPR, ventilator support for neonatal to adult patients, airway management, tracheostomy care, therapeutic gas administration, aerosol therapy, and patient evaluations

• Perform cardiopulmonary procedures including stress tests, Holter monitoring, pulmonary function testing, pacemaker checks, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and home oxygen assessments

• Participate in high-risk patient transport and provide respiratory education to patients, families, and staff including tobacco cessation support

• Ensure accurate, safe, and efficient operation and maintenance of cardiopulmonary equipment while following all manufacturer guidelines and hospital policies

• Collaborate with the interprofessional team on patient care, policy development, quality improvement, and equipment evaluation

• Maintain strict patient confidentiality, adhere to administrative and departmental procedures, and demonstrate strong customer service and professionalism

• Support quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives including equipment QA programs, incident reporting, and best practice development

• Assist physicians and support clinical procedures within scope of practice while ensuring positive working relationships with all health team members

• Complete clerical and administrative tasks such as patient scheduling, workload documentation, OHIP billing review, and coordination with Materials Management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful completion of a recognized respiratory therapy program which includes both didactic teaching and supervised clinical experience

• Registered as a Respiratory Therapist with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario  

• Current BLS, ALS, and NRP  

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S) 

• Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of respiratory therapy in both theory and practice

• Sound knowledge of all equipment and appropriate skills to operate equipment

• Communication skills in dealing with patients, staff members and physicians

• Organizational skills to perform required duties effectively and efficiently  

• Regular and punctual attendance is mandatory  

DESIRED SKILLS , EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION  

• TEACH  Certificate Program in Tobacco Cessation (CAMH) 

• Asthma/COPD Educator  

• Current PALS  

• Current membership with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario  

ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC

• Staff referral program $1000 (for each successful permanent part-time and permanent full-time new hire you refer to MAHC)
• Retention Bonus $7500 (permanent full-time/permanent part-time, eligible positions only)
• Extended health benefits (permanent full-time)
• Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

Location: Multi-Site, working on site at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville. Applicants must reside within 125km of one of our hospital campuses or be willing to relocate prior to starting. *Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Hours of Work:  Shifts are currently 12 hours in length. Must be available to work days, nights, and weekends.   Hours may change according to departmental requirements and per the collective agreement.

Recruitment Process

• Submit your cover letter and resume together as either a PDF or Word document(s) to this posting by 11:59 pm on the closing date. Please Note:  Applicants must submit their application through this posting listed to be considered. Email and paper submissions  will not be accepted unless otherwise indicated.
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• We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. As much as we would like to reach out to every applicant, please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on skills, abilities, experiences, and qualifications. MAHC reserves the right to conduct interview(s) or other applicable testing where required.
• Please note, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is not being used to screen, assess, or select applicants in our recruitment process.

Conditions of employment for external hires includes;

• Proof of immunization and vaccination records to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department
• Legal entitlement to work in Canada
• Satisfactory Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check/ Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check 

Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identify as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you have accommodation needs for attendance at the interview, please advise us at time of the interview being scheduled