RRT - Respiratory Therapist

The Registered Respiratory Therapist areas of responsibility include the Medical Surgical, NeuroTrauma and Cardiovascular ICU units which provide specialized care to medical surgical, neurosciences trauma and vascular patient populations. The HGH also has a Regional Burn Center, Heart Investigation Unit and Emergency Department. In addition to supporting these specialized areas the Respiratory Therapy department supports the respiratory needs of patients throughout the site. Select members of the Respiratory Therapy Department in collaboration with physicians operate the Hyperbaric Unit as well as the site RACE team. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the Code Blue Team. The Respiratory therapy Department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care. 

1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
2. Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
3. Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
4. Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
5. Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting
6. Recent RACE experience preferred
7. Recent hyperbaric experience and/or training preferred
8. Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical
ventilation
9. Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult
tracheostomy management and care
10. Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
11. Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
12. Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access