Compensation Pay Range: $41.85-$51.77
POSITION SUMMARY The role of the respiratory therapist in the Ambulatory Care PSU involves responsibilities in Ambulatory Care and in Critical Care.
Responsibilities include: assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and coordinating patient care for respiratory patients throughout the hospital and for patient who are technology dependent and/or have sleep-disorder breathing in the sleep lab.
On a rotational basis the respiratory therapist is a member of the multidisciplinary team within sleep lab, critical care, inpatient and emergency.
The successful candidate will: Provide diagnostic testing including polysomnography: both acquisition and scoring of studies.
Assess and titrate patients on both invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation.
Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence based practice.
Implement respiratory care including patient assessment, oxygen therapy, airway management, ventilatory management, diagnostic testing and patient transport.
Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence based practice.
Administer medication via inhalation as per medical directives or physician order.
Anticipate and prepare for emergencies.
Ensure safe and effective application of precise respiratory technological equipment to meet determined patient care goals.
Collaborate with other team members with the planning and organization of the sleep lab.
Provide patient and family support and education.
Participates in several interdisciplinary teams providing advice on respiratory management.
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 respiratory therapy practice.
Preceptor students from respiratory therapy educational programs.
QUALIFICATIONS Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential).
Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate) (Essential).
BCLS (Essential).
Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative practice skills (Essential).




Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, including independent learning (Essential).
Degree in Health Sciences or related field (Preferred).
Member in good standing of the RTSO (Preferred).
Member in good standing of the CRST (Preferred).
PALS & NRP certification (Preferred).
Minimum 3 years pediatric respiratory care experience (Preferred).
Experience in sleep laboratory (Preferred).
Bilingualism (English/French) (Essential).
Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPGST) or eligibility (Essential).
Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs. Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening. Pre-screening might include testing. Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process. This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested. Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. 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 welcome interest from all qualified applicants.
CHEO is much more than a hospital. Our commitment to outstanding care and continued development impacts every part of a child and youth's health and well-being. We play a crucial role in building a healthy future for our community. Working at CHEO means a rewarding career. A career at CHEO provides a: competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork place where your opinions will be respected, contributions valued and your initiatives rewarded family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning potential for a relocation reimbursement benefit truly unique work environment. We are redefining what it means to be a hospital. Exceptional and integrated care is what families, children and youth deserve. We are committed to partnering with them and the community to provide this care — where, when and how it’s needed. CHEO continues to be selected by local, national and international competitions showcasing employers who lead their sector in offering exceptional workplaces for their employees. For the eleventh time, CHEO has been recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employers. We are among a select group of organizations at the forefront of their respective industries who offer exceptional places to work. We were given this honour based on our outstanding: workplace atmosphere perks employee communications training and skills development community involvement.
BENEFITS competitive salary
comprehensive benefits package
unique culture that fosters dedication, communication, respect and teamwork
family-friendly environment that supports you and your own family, as well as the children, youth and families we serve
chance to grow — personally and professionally — through our comprehensive orientation program and on-the-job learning support for continued education and learning
relocation reimbursement benefit
truly unique work environment

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📌 Respiratory Therapist, Sleep Lab, Ambulatory Care – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until July 2027)
🏢 Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario
📍 Quebec City