Sr. RRT Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist supports the site with approximately 230 beds with a focus on complex continuing care.  The Respiratory Therapist's responsibilities will include long-term noninvasive ventilation management, secretion clearance techniques, intake assessments, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, ABG's, spirometry and oximetry/TcCO2&TcO2. Tracheostomy tube assessments, changes, care and optimization. Need to be able to provide respiratory therapy assessments and care plans. Ability to communicate care plans and coordinate care in a multidisciplinary programs. Prepare and provide related education for patients, caregivers, and allied health professionals. Attendance at patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients. Knowledge of the ADP process and completion of appropriate forms.

1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
2. Current Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
3. BCLS certified
4. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
5. Recent (within 2 years) rehabilitation experience
6. Minimum 1 year acute care experience  
7. Experience in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management
8. Experience in respiratory rehabilitation, long-term invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen/ADP would be an asset
9. Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers and allied health professionals