Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description Union: ONA Union

Number of vacancies: 1

Site: Toronto General Hospital / Princess Margaret Hospital

Department: Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy (patient population may change depending on department needs)

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: August 10, 2026
Job Summary Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms,



Wards and in other specialty areas such as the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit.
Duties Assisting with airway management; responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma; attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients;
Administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications;
Acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care;
Participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use;
Performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy; assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols; being an integral member of the healthcare team.
Qualifications Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferred
Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Certified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferred




Ability to work in a Hyperbaric environment required and Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferred
Ability to perform without direct supervision
Effective communication skills
Commitment to personal and professional development
Additional Information In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work setting
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.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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📌 Respiratory Therapist (Ontario)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Ontario