Registered Respiratory Therapist

We’re hiring Registered Respiratory Therapists at all stages of their careers! 

At HHS, Respiratory Therapy is comprised of a multi-site teams with highly specialized skills and expertise intended to meet the respiratory needs to patients of all ages, including neonatal, pediatric, and adult patient populations served through multiple clinical and regional programs. Registered Respiratory Therapists (RRT) specialize in evaluating, monitoring, and treating various patient populations who have difficulty breathing due to respiratory issues. RRTs help determine the appropriate treatment options and therapies, from applying oxygen to inserting breathing tubes and managing the ventilators that help keep people breathing when they can’t on their own.

Join our team of nearly 200 Registered Respiratory Therapists that work across various clinical programs to provide quality patient and family-centered care to those who require cardio-respiratory intervention and support.

Full time, part-time, and casual positions are available across Hamilton Health Sciences’ sites including the Hamilton General Hospital, Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre, and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, McMaster Children’s Hospital (includes transport team).

Apply today to speak with one of our team members!

Candidates interested in Adult Critical Care; 

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
• Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
• Recent 3 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical 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 ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access

Candidates interested in Pediatrics & Neonatal;

• Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
• Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months of start date
• Experience, within the last 2 years, in a level 3 NICU is preferred
• Experience, within the last 2 years, attending high risk deliveries is preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of ventilator requirements for the micro premature population
• Demonstrate the philosophy of Family Centered Care
• Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric growth and development
• Experience engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives Willingness to precept respiratory therapy clinical students
• Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations
• Demonstrated commitment to lifelong learning