Respiratory Therapist (RT) 2 Job ID 2024-135047 City Squamish Work Location Squamish Hospital Home Worksite 18 - Squamish Labour Agreement Health Science Professionals Union 400 - HS Professional HSA Position Type Baseline Job Status Temporary Part-Time FTE 0.62 Standard Hours / Week 23.25 Job Category Therapy Services Salary Grade P1 Min Hourly CAD $37.89/Hr. Max Hourly CAD $47.31/Hr. Shift Times 1000-2030/ on call 2030-1000 Days Off Rotating End Date 3/25/2026 Position End Date - Incumbent Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent. Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr. Job Summary

Come work as a Respiratory Therapist for Vancouver Coastal Health!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join the team at Squamish Hospital in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

 

As a Respiratory Therapist at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Work without general supervision and perform ongoing respiratory care in an interdisciplinary setting to patients with tracheostomies and/or variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic respiratory illnesses or pathologies of the airway.Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the patient/family by consulting, conferring and collaborating with other health care professionals.Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice.Conduct various cardiac diagnostic tests such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), stress testing and Holter Monitoring for analysis and interpretation by medical staff.Maintains and advances own clinical competence and participates on committees/teams and approved research projects as assigned. Qualifications

Education & Experience

Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada Credentialing Exam.Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.Completion of additional coursework and clinical training in conduction of ECG, Holter Monitor and Stress Tests.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a patient/family centred model of care.Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.Demonstrated ability to plan and implement care plans.Demonstrated ability to assess patient responses to care, and to respond appropriately.Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, problem-solve, set priorities and deal with conflict.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and deal effectively with patients and their families, coworkers, physicians, otherhealth care staff, and staff of external agencies.Demonstrated ability to provide leadership through initiative and independence.Demonstrated ability to use the department policy and procedure manual.Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.Demonstrated ability in CPR techniques.Demonstrated ability to operated equipment including applicable software applications.Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized patient care information system.Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension planGrow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunitiesWellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate familiesAward-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.