RRT- Respiratory Therapy WLMH
Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/careers and search for Requisition #118305
HHS Requisition # 118305
Location: West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Status: Regular Part-Time
Rate: $38.35 – $53.28 Hourly
Unit Summary
The WLMH is a 50 bed full service community hospital providing primary care services to the patients it serves. The site is a teaching center for primary care medicine through McMaster University. The WLMH provides general medicine and surgery services, obstetrical services all supported by an intensive care unit and a full service emergency department. The RRT role combines mentorship and hands on clinical care of patients in all areas.
Position Summary
Accountable to the Clinical Manager- Programs. The RRT supports the care and management of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Other responsibilities include advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGS; assisting patients with their pre/post tracheotomy care and needs; liaising with the medical specialists. The RRT will provide respiratory therapy assessments, therapy discharge and care plans. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The RRT will be required to attend patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients. The Respiratory Therapist will work autonomously, make decisions and apply judgement in their day-to-day work. Acts as resource to the cardio-respiratory department. The RRT utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.
Schedule Work Hours
Days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays
Qualifications
- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
- Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Valid NRP certification
- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation; invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen therapy and the application of the ADP forms with The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
- Recent experience in Adult Respiratory Care in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management within the last 3 years.
- Recent experience within an adult critical care setting within the last 3 years
- Recent experience in Neonatal airway management and pediatric airway management within the last 3 years
- 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 leadership and coordinator skills in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care
- Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, organization and interaction with multiple health care team members and an understanding of other programs within HHS
- Demonstrated commitment to family centered care
- Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals and physicians
- Post graduate education/certification in Asthma Education and/or COPD
- Post graduate education/certification in Intensive Smoking Cessation preferred
Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.