Respiratory Therapist

Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Respiratory Therapist works at all times within an interprofessional model of care. Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the many Intensive Care Units, Trauma Room, Emergency Department, wards and the Ross Tilley Burn Centre.

They are responsible for (but not limited to):

• Ventilation management - weaning and discontinuation
• Performing as a member of Code Teams, Trauma Teams and Rapid Response Teams
• Performing airway management including intubations and tracheostomy tube insertions
• Delivering respiratory care where required
• Supervision, education and evaluation of students assigned by the Clinical Coordinator

Qualifications/Skills

• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario (CRTO)
• Degree/Diploma from an accredited Respiratory Therapy ...