Critical Care_SCN, RT Therapy
7 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory Therapist AgencyPHSA Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals Posting #178284-2428581 GradeP1 DepartmentRT Therapy - Critical Care_SCN UnionHEABC Paramedical - H.S.A. Work Site4500 Oak Street, Vancouver StatusRegular Salary Range$37.89 - $47.31 / Hour Position StatusFull-time FTE1.00 Hours of Work06:30-18:46 or 18:30-06:46 Work DaysDDDN 5 off Days OffDDDN 5 off Position Start Date25-Apr-2025 Applications Accepted Until 10AM25-Jan-2025 Job Summary
Job Summary:

In accordance with the Purpose, Vision, Values and Coast Salish Teachings, and strategic direction of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.      

The Respiratory Therapist provides routine and intensive cardio-respiratory care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, clinical pathways and professional standards.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.Reviews patient’s medical history, conducts assessments of the patient’s pathophysical condition, recommends appropriate care and documents patient response and outcomes.

2.Sets up, checks, performs specified quality control procedures and operates respiratory equipment, making adjustments as appropriate.

3.Initiates, monitors and assesses ventilator dependent patients as per care protocols and daily care.

4.Recommends and administers individualized medical gas therapies.

5.Provides invasive and non-invasive cardio-pulmonary monitoring.

6.Evaluates patient’s responses during testing, therapies and related treatments; makes changes as appropriate; observes and records data on patient chart.

7.Responds to cardiac arrests and other emergency calls.

8.Prepares reports, statistical information and summaries of research activities as required.

9.Attends departmental and program meetings to provide or exchange information.

10.Participates in departmental, program and health centre committees.

11.Participates in the education and mentoring of students, staff members, physicians and other health care professionals.

12.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience

•Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care examination.
•Current and continuing registration with British Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).
•Current Basic Life Support certification.
•Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.

Skills and Abilities

•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines and function efficiently despite interruptions and workload fluctuations.
•Ability to collaborate effectively with all team members.
•Critical thinking skills.
•Knowledge of and ability to operate all pertinent respiratory related equipment.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
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