Company Biography

HGH is a bilingual community hospital which has more than 800 employees and 160 physicians, and serves the Prescott-Russell region in Ontario.

With a heritage of over 100 years of quality care delivery, HGH is known for its culture of compassion, spirit of innovation and excellence of care. HGH is now growing and becoming a full-service regional hospital to meet the changing need of the community.

HGH offers to its employees a dynamic clinical environment that promotes a diverse and interdisciplinary professional practice. Our hospital offers access to services among the best in the region, including 40 specialized clinics, in addition to the full range of general care and services. The opportunities for professional challenges and career advancement are diverse and encourage all to excel.

Position Overview

Hawkesbury General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist whose versatility and ability to prioritize are matched only by their outstanding patient-centered approach and compassion.

Apply today and join a dynamic clinical environment with a culture focused on compassion, innovation, and excellence!

THE CHALLENGES AWAITING YOU

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for performing pulmonary function diagnostic testing in accordance with professional standards and established protocols, ensuring the quality of results obtained, and contributing to the assessment of respiratory function in ambulatory patients.

On a daily basis, you will be responsible for:

- Performing respiratory diagnostic test such as pulmonary function tests (PFTs), bronchial challenges, six-minute walk tests, home oxygen assessments and other related assessments.
- Providing pulmonary education, rehabilitation,



and support to help patients become more independent in managing their condition and improving their quality of life.
- Acting as a smoking cessation counselor.
- Collaborating with Respirologists who interpret testing results.
- Ensuring quality control and maintenance of diagnostic equipment.
- Promoting health and wellness initiatives.

PERMANENT FULL TIME POSITION 8- or 12-hour shifts

Weekdays

WHAT WE OFFER

Free parking

BCLS, or provided and paid for by the organization

Criminal Check

As a pre-condition of employment:

- All new HGH employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Police Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.
- As of now, HGH will require all employees, physicians, learners, contractors and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

At HGH, we are committed to promoting an accessible work environment where all employees and candidates feel respected. We support the principles of adaptation in the workplace. If you need workplace accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process or anytime thereafter, please notify a member of the Human Resources team. We will be pleased to assist you and accommodate your needs.

What we are looking for

- General Certificate of Registration from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO), with no conditions or restrictions.
- Relevant experience in a pulmonary function laboratory
- Demonstrated experience performing comprehensive pulmonary function testing.
- Current BCLS (or willingness to obtain them through our paid in-house training program).
- Ability to communicate effectively in both English and French.

Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients through excellence in respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostics.

📌 Respiratory therapist - Pulmonary Function (Hawkesbury)
🏢 HGH
📍 Hawkesbury