Accommodation and Eligibility RequirementsShould you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received regarding accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors. Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities. Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Upon hiring, presentation of government‑issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.Position OverviewMembers of the team are provincially mandated to provide transport to critically ill neonates and paediatric patients to centres able to provide higher‑level care as required by patient condition. The transport environment is highly unpredictable; the Critical CareTransport Respiratory Therapist Fellow (CCTT RTF) will train to be perpetually ready with a broadened skill set, proper equipment, and mental preparedness to respond to any situation presented. They will pursue increasing autonomy to carry out highly specialized procedures under the guidance and supervision of their overseeing clinician.Compensation Pay Range$46.69‑$57.74 per hour.Job DescriptionCHEO is one of the few stand‑alone, global leaders in pediatric health, with over 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers. It has transformed from a 20th‑century acute‑care hospital into a 21st‑century integrated child and youth health system. CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care where, when, and how it is needed, and has been recognized by Forbes as Canada’s best health‑care employer for multiple consecutive years.Training Program & Compensation StructureThe Critical Care Transport Team Respiratory Therapist Fellow participates in a mandatory two‑tier Clinician Training Program. Successful completion of Tier 1 is required to progress to Tier 2, which includes increased responsibility, clinical autonomy, and compensation.



The pay band begins at OPSEU Pay band 15a ($41.85‑$51.77 per hour) and progresses to OPSEU Pay band 24 ($46.69‑$57.74 per hour) as responsibilities are added.Main ResponsibilitiesProviding care across the Southeast, Northeast, and Champlain regions, using ground and air transport modalities (ambulance, fixed‑wing aircraft, and helicopter) to support patients requiring advanced respiratory and critical care.Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary transport team to ensure safe, coordinated, and comprehensive care for pediatric and neonatal patients.Delivering specialized respiratory and critical care to neonatal and pediatric populations ranging from extreme prematurity to adolescents up to 18 years of age, applying age‑ and development‑appropriate clinical judgment.Progress toward autonomous clinical practice in high‑acuity transport settings, applying an expanded scope of practice to manage complex and time‑sensitive situations under appropriate oversight as outlined by the fellowship.Successfully complete the Neonatal and Pediatric Transport Team competency requirements.Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence‑based practice.Ensure safe and effective application of precise technological equipment to meet determined patient care goals.Anticipate and prepare for emergencies.Provide patient and family support and education.Contribute to the orientation and education of various members of the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.Participate in quality assurance, research activities and workload measurement as appropriate.Demonstrate a commitment to professional transport practice.Perform work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate/departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.Perform other related duties as required.QualificationsGraduate of an accredited university or college respiratory therapy program (Essential).Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate)



(Essential).Minimum of five (5) years of Level III Neonatal Intensive Care experience and/or minimum of 5 years of Pediatric Critical Care experience or other appropriate combination of education and experience (Essential).Successful completion of the Transport Orientation/Training program (including OSCE testing and certification runs) within the designated training period (Essential).Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification (Essential).Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) or successful completion within 12 months (Essential).Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification or successful completion within 12 months (Essential).Member in good standing of the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario (RTSO) (Preferred).Member in valuable standing of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) (Preferred).Demonstrated ability to function appropriately in emergency situations (Essential).Demonstrated ability to function at a highly autonomous level in an unfamiliar setting with an unfamiliar team (Essential).Demonstrated adaptability and creativity in problem solving (Essential).Flexibility in scheduling with the ability to extend the shift based on needs of the transport (Essential).Comfortable with ground ambulance, rotor and fixed‑wing aircraft modes of transportation (Essential).Comfortable learning and applying skillsets in an extended scope of care (Essential).Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (Essential).Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills (Essential).Comprehensively use relevant computer technology and specialized equipment (Essential).Experience working in PREHOS (Preferred).Experience with EPIC (Preferred).Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) (Essential).Bilingualism (French/English) (Preferred).CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier‑free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcoming interest from all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We thank all those who apply; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Registered Respiratory Therapist / Certified Respiratory Educator (Varennes)
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