Accountable to the Clinical Manager- Programs. The RRT supports the care and management of patients requiring invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation. Other responsibilities include advanced neonatal resuscitation and newborn airway management, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, and ABGS; assisting patients with their pre/post tracheotomy care and needs; liaising with the medical specialists.

The RRT will provide respiratory therapy assessments, therapy discharge and care plans. The RRT is also a key member of the Code Blue team. The RRT will be required to attend patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients.

The Respiratory

Therapist will work autonomously, make decisions and apply judgement in their day-to-day work. Acts as resource to the cardio-respiratory department. The RRT utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.

- Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
- Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) and in good standing with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
- Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications
- Valid NRP certification




- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation; invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen therapy and the application of the ADP forms with The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care
- Recent experience in Adult Respiratory Care in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management within the last 3 years.
- Recent experience within an adult critical care setting within the last 3 years
- Recent experience in Neonatal airway management and pediatric airway management within the last 3 years
- Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care
- Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients
- Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment
- Demonstrated leadership and coordinator skills in a rapid paced environment
- Demonstrated creativity and innovation in the delivery of patient care
- Demonstrated excellent skills in communication, organization and interaction with multiple health care team members and an understanding of other programs within HHS
- Demonstrated commitment to family centered care
- Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers, allied health professionals and physicians
- Post graduate education/certification in Asthma Education and/or COPD
- Post graduate education/certification in Intensive Smoking Cessation preferred

📌 RRT- Respiratory Therapy WLMH (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada