The Respiratory Therapist supports the site with approximately 230 beds with a focus on complex continuing care.
The Respiratory
Therapist's responsibilities will include long-term noninvasive ventilation management, secretion clearance techniques, intake assessments, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, ABG's, spirometry and oximetry/TcCO2&TcO2.; Tracheostomy tube assessments, changes, care and optimization. Need to be able to provide respiratory therapy assessments and care plans. Ability to communicate care plans and coordinate care in a multidisciplinary programs. Prepare and provide related education for patients, caregivers, and allied health professionals. Attendance at patient and program meetings as well as communicate with appropriate home care vendors/clients. Knowledge of the ADP process and completion of appropriate forms.
- Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
- Current Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- BCLS certified
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
- Recent (within 2 years) rehabilitation experience
- Minimum 1 year acute care experience
- Experience in advanced airway secretion clearance techniques and difficult airway management
- Experience in respiratory rehabilitation, long-term invasive and non-invasive ventilation and oxygen/ADP would be an asset
- Ability to provide respiratory therapy assessments and related education for patients, caregivers and allied health professionals
📌 Sr. RRT Respiratory Therapist (Canada)
🏢 Hamilton Health Sciences
📍 Canada
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