Union: ONA

Number of Positions: 2

New or Replacement role: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy

Reports to: Manager, Allied Health

Salary: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour

Hours: 0 - 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)

Status: Permanent Part Time

Closing Date: August 12, 2026

Position 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 career development

Why join UHN?

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 )

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.)

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.

EEO statement: UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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