Overview

Languages

Bilingual

Education

- College/CEGEP

Experience

1 to less than 7 months

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

- Medical clinic
- Hospital/medical facility or clinic
- Public or community health centre

Responsibilities

Tasks

- Perform diagnostic tests
- Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
- Monitor vital signs during cardiopulmonary surgery
- Perform artificial respiration and external cardiac massage
- Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment
- Participate in research related to cardiac and pulmonary disorders
- Assist with the preparation of cardiac catheterization room, prepare specialized catheters and assist cardiologists during catheterization
- Monitor patients and advise physician of any changes in patients' condition
- Perform cardiac and cardiopulmonary stress tests
- Prepare medications and administer inhaler and other treatments under supervision of cardiologist
- Program and monitor an implanted devices during surgery
- Provide information and care for patients during tests
- Assist with transport of high-risk patients

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

- Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - R.R.T.
- Sleep medicine training
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate




- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certificate
- Registration with the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Programs (NRP) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Respiratory therapist specialization

- Anesthesia
- Critical care
- Pediatrics
- Cardiopulmonary diagnostics
- Pulmonary function
- Sleep disorders
- Respiratory home care

Additional information

Security and safety

- Criminal record check
- Child Abuse Registry check
- Eligible for professional liability insurance
- Adult Abuse Registry check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Combination of sitting, standing, walking
- Bending, crouching, kneeling
- Standing for extended periods
- Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Client focus
- Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

Financial perks

- As per collective agreement
- Life insurance
- Pension plan

Long term benefits

- Long-term care insurance

📌 RRT (registered respiratory therapist) (Canada)
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📍 Canada