Registered Respiratory Therapist - University Health Network, Toronto

About this opportunity

Join the University Health Network (UHN), a leading healthcare organization, as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the West Park Healthcare Centre in Toronto, ON. This permanent part-time opportunity is within the Respiratory Therapy department, reporting to the Manager, Program Services. As a front-line healthcare provider, you will be integral to providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and management plans for patients with diverse respiratory conditions, working collaboratively within multiple interdisciplinary teams across the centre.

What you'll do

As a Registered Respiratory Therapist at UHN's West Park Healthcare Centre, you will provide essential respiratory therapy services 24/7. Your responsibilities will include:

• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy in accordance with Centre’s guidelines and policies
• Airway management
• Tracheostomy tube management and oxygen therapy assessments/management
• Identifies and addresses the educational needs of patients and families
• Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational Standards
• Responsible to perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis
• Provide clinical leadership during a Code Blue
• Participate in student supervision, providing education and training to external partners

What you'll bring

To excel in this vital healthcare role, candidates should possess a strong foundation in respiratory therapy and demonstrate key professional attributes. Essential qualifications include:

• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred
• Membership in CSRT/RTSO
• Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills as they relate to patient care and ventilation management
• Experience in Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an asset
• 1 to 2 years of related experience
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team environment
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development
• Delivers care with a patient-focused approach
• Competent in a variety of computer skills including electronic medical record documentation

Benefits

Joining the University Health Network means becoming part of a leading healthcare organization that values its employees. UHN offers a comprehensive range of benefits and programs designed to support your well-being and career growth, including:

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)