Respiratory Therapist - Diploma Senior

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00737480-1
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Respiratory Therapist
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Royal University Hospital
• Department:
• Respiratory Therapy - Neonatal Transport Team
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Part Time
• Posting Date:
• October 30, 2023
• Closing Date:
• October 30, 2024 17:00
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  In a 4 week rotation: 6 shifts of 11.78 hours
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $39.376 to $48.034 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be responsible to provide advanced respiratory treatment to complex/critical patients in unpredictable environments encountered in a wide variety of health care facilities. Transportation and care of these patients will occur via air or ground transport. The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be expected to perform advanced skill procedures learned through specialized training under the direction of the Transport Physician via protocols, guidelines and orders received in person or via telephone communication.

Required Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Completion of the Neonatal Transport Training Course
• Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (C.S.R.T)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (S.C.R.T)

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Ability to function effectively during periods of high stress and in emergency situations
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Advanced communication skills
• Advanced decision making skills
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Advanced organizational skills
• Computer skills are an asset
• Critical thinking skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and/or training in the neonatal patient population

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Expected Start Date: November 12, 2023
Expected Up To Date: May 6, 2025
FTE®: 0.47
This posting will remain Open until Filled.