At AMGH, we’re proud to operate as a 24/7 hospital that provides essential care to our community, and that means we rely on a wide variety of roles, schedules, and staffing models to keep everything running smoothly.

You may notice many part-time or temporary postings. Here’s why:

We work with multiple unions and maintain a diverse range of positions to ensure we can deliver continuous, reliable care. Part-time roles, as well as backfilling for temporary leaves of absence, are a vital part of how we support our teams and patients every single day. These positions also offer valuable flexibility, growth opportunities, and pathways into future full-time roles as they become available.

The Cardiorespiratory Department is lookingto add one (1) new Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to their team tosupport the growing needs of the program .

We are currently recruiting for a TemporaryFull-Time, Temporary Part-Time, or Casual Respiratory Therapist position. AlexandraMarine and General Hospital is committed to working with the successfulcandidate to determine hours that mutually support the candidate’s needs whilealso balancing the needs of the program. Applicants are encouraged to indicatetheir preferred employment status in their application.

The successful candidate will have theopportunity to work Monday to Friday, up to 37.5 hours per week. No evenings,weekends, or holidays are required in this role.

Newgraduates with related clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Comprehensiveorientation and training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Qualifications:

- Graduate ofan accredited Respiratory Therapy program,



or currently enrolled in the finalyear of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program with an expected graduationdate prior to commencement of employment.
- Member in positive standing with the CRTO, or actively pursuingregistration as a student, or graduate respiratory therapist.
- Current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), AdvancedCardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), orwillingness to obtain certification within an agreed-upon timeframe.
- New graduates and students nearing successful completion of theirRespiratory Therapy program are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills:

- Previous experienceworking as a Respiratory Therapist in an acute care hospital setting isconsidered an asset.
- Previousexperience working as a Respiratory Therapist in an inpatient and outpatientsetting is considered an asset.
- Previousexperience performing and interpreting respiratory and cardiorespiratorydiagnostic testing
- Experience withpatient assessment, clinical documentation, and electronic medical records (Meditech)is preferred.
- Experienceproviding consultation, education, and troubleshooting related tocardiorespiratory equipment and therapies is considered an asset.
- Demonstratedability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinaryhealthcare team.

Abilities:

- Proficiency in themanagement of high flow oxygen, non-invasive ventilation, and mechanicalventilation




- Proficiency inpulmonary function testing, ECGs, cardiac stress testing, holter monitoring,ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, pulse oximetry and arterial blood gassampling
- Strong patientassessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability tooperate and troubleshoot cardiorespiratory diagnostic equipment.
- Excellentcommunication, patient education, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to workeffectively both independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Strongorganizational and documentation skills, including proficiency with electronicmedical record systems.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned and may not be limited to the scope of an individual department.

We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities regarding all employment activities, including access to jobs and accommodations during employment as required, in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Please advise the Human Resources department if you require accommodation.

NOTE: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

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