Clinical Service Leader - Respiratory Therapy - Repost

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Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Riverview Health Centre

Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy - RHC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Experience

- Minimum of five years recent, relevant Respiratory Therapy experience is required.
- Supervisory experience is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

- Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent if internationally educated is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred.
- Training in fiscal and human resource management preferred.
- Certification as an instructor in at least one of the following: Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support or Certification as an Asthma and/or COPD Educator preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

- Current registration with the MARRT is required.
- Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent qualified organization, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration.
- Current certification in basic CPR required.
- Certification as a BCLS instructor is preferred.

Qualifications and Skills

- Knowledge of:
- General knowledge of the regulations and scope of practice documents that guide the practice of respiratory therapy and relevant support workers.




- Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
- Working knowledge of research/program evaluation methodology.
- Knowledge of integrated hospital information systems, including a Respiratory Therapy workload measurement system, would be an asset.
- Training in Microsoft Office.

- Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
- Ability to initiate and support change.
- Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and role-modeling skills.
- Good organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
- Ability to function creatively and with minimal direction.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
- Ability to function within a computerized environment.

Physical Requirements

- Must beable to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time without resting.
- Must demonstrate the use of safe and effective body mechanics while working with clients.
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
- Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
- Ability to run to emergencies.
- Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
- Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
- Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
- Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

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