Respiratory Therapist | High Acuity Response Team

Position Summary
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), located in Kamloops, B.C., has an immediate permanent part-time (0.70 FTE) Respiratory Therapist (RT) opening.

What We Offer:
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Relocation Allowance
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package
• Continuing education opportunities
• Access to our in-house learning and development centre
• Job stability and generous vacation entitlement
• Team environment
• Employee Health and Wellness programs
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice

RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. RIH Respiratory Therapists (RTs) work to full scope in acute care: Oxygen therapy, intubation and ventilation of critically ill patients; support of rural and remote sites over the telephone or in person (High Acuity Response Team); and artificial airway management and discharge planning.

This position’s focus is with the High Acuity Response Team. RIH is the busiest High Acuity Response Team in Interior Health attending 65 to 70% of all transports. RTs work directly with RNs, Site Physicians and Advanced Care Aides to transport patients safely to a higher level of care. RTs are directly involved with ICU, ER, and NICU, Code team (Blue, Pink, and Neonatal), wards and diagnostics (ECG).

Being in Kamloops there is a certain sense of community that can only be afforded living in a city like this. It’s an amazing place to be. So much mentorship and support. The teamwork is second to none. You always have somebody to turn to and ask for help. RIH provides a wholesome and full life within work and outside of work. It’s a four seasoned town. We’ve got everything that you could want to do year round.

Join us in Kamloops, B.C.! Apply today! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.

Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and CSRT.
• Recent acute/critical care experience.
• Current valid Driver’s License.