MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL ALLIANCE
STRATHROY MIDDLESEX GENERAL HOSPITAL
Posting #329-2021
PART-TIME REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST
2 positions
Description
As part of the inter-professional team, the Registered Respiratory Therapist plays an essential role in providing quality and patient/family centered care. The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients with compromised cardio-respiratory status and related conditions.
Job Duties
- The Respiratory Therapist will provide care to patients and support to the health care team within multiple departments including; Pulmonary Function Lab, ICU, Acute Medicine, Surgical Inpatients, Perioperative Care, Obstetrics and the Emergency Department
- Position Available Immediately
Job Qualifications
- Must provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox). Must provide proof of 2 COVID-19 vaccinations.
- Must provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing within the previous 3 months
- Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
- Current general registration in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
- Current BCLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- Current NRP certification preferred
- Neonatal and pediatric experience preferred
- Recent 2 years experience within an adult acute care setting
- Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation
- 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 knowledge, assessment and perform pulmonary function testing
- Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access
- Evidence of ongoing professional development and self-directed learning
- Demonstrated ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work and maintain accuracy and concentration during periods of high activity
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as an active member of the health care team
- Demonstrated excellence in attendance
- Understanding and use of good body mechanics
- Cerner experience preferred
Qualified individuals interested in this opportunity may submit a resume
by email to humanresources@mha.tvh.ca no later than December 29, 2021
Accommodations are available on request for interviews and
other selection processes