Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), located in Kamloops, B.C., has an immediate relief, full-time Respiratory Therapist opening. This position will provide coverage until May 2024, or return of incumbent.

What we offer:
• Effective April 2024 hourly wage are $42.56 to $52.96 per hour
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of clients

RIH offers high-level, specialty medical care including core physician specialties, 24 emergency and trauma services, ambulatory and outpatient clinics, and diagnostic services. Specialty services include ambulatory psychiatry, elderly mental health, clinical nutrition, and lung health.

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. 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). We have had several Quality Improvement projects completed by RT’s in the past few years. We are seeking a progressive, energetic team player. Someone who is willing to push their practice and provide the best quality of care possible, using modern technology and evidence based methodology.

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.