Overview
The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89/Hr. - CAD $47.31/Hr. Under the direction of the Professional Practice Leader for Respiratory Therapy, the Respiratory Therapist provides services related to pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and critical care services.

Responsibilities

Provides services related to pulmonary diagnostic testing, respiratory therapy, and critical care services

Contributes to the development and evaluation of clinical materials, program planning and procedures, and inventory control by providing feedback and input

Maintains knowledge of current developments in respiratory therapy as required by the employer.

Education and Qualifications

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) Certified.

Skills & Abilities

Effective communication with patients/residents, families, staff, physicians, and healthcare providers.

Proficiency in performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) procedures.

Ability to gather relevant data and conduct multi-dimensional assessments.

Competence in conducting patient/resident assessments.

Understanding of other healthcare disciplines and their roles.

Skill in eliciting information to understand patient/resident situations thoroughly.

Independence in prioritizing workload and tasks.

Participation in research activities.

Supervision and teaching of students.

Development and delivery of in-services and presentations.

A competitive salary of CAD $37.89 - $47.31 per hour.

Growth opportunities; we welcome individuals at all stages of their career,



offering opportunities for career development and growth.

State-of-the-art facilities: The new St. Paul’s Hospital and health campus will be the most innovative approach to the delivery of integrated care in B.C. and Canada, designed to address future health needs. The new St. Paul’s Hospital is expected to open in 2027.

Inclusive culture: We respect the diversity, dignity and interdependence of all persons and value the cultural richness of our diverse workforce.

Your Day to Day

Assesses, develops, implements, and evaluates Respiratory Therapy care for patients, documenting treatment plans and outcomes.

Manages oxygen therapy initiation, monitoring, and discontinuation.

Conducts pulmonary function testing and maintains equipment calibration.

Assists Physicians with bronchoscopy procedures and sample procurement.

Performs various procedures including arterial line insertions and blood gas punctures.

Conducts weaning protocols for patients on respiratory modalities.

Accompanies patients during inter/intra hospital transport requiring respiratory support.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and contributes to procedure development.

Completes health records reports and workload statistics.

Provides clinical supervision and evaluation for students.

We acknowledge that Providence Health Care and the new St. Paul’s Hospital site is located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

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📌 Respiratory Therapist I (British Columbia)
🏢 Providence Health Care
📍 British Columbia