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Respiratory Therapist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You must have a valid Ontario respiratory therapist certificate, BCLS, ACLS, and preferably PALS/NPR. Strong communication, critical thinking, and clinical experience are essential.
  • You will manage ventilated patients, assist with intubation, transport intubated patients, assess high-risk cases, and ensure safety while participating in on-call rotations.

Requirements

  • Must hold a valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
  • Current BCLS, ACLS certification required. PALS and NPR certification an asset.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills
  • Demonstrated previous clinical experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality patient care
  • Home oxygen experience an asset
  • Excellent attendance and work record

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the functioning of the anesthesiology role in the Operating Room and Labour and Delivery.
  • Managing mechanically ventilated patients including modification of ventilation in accordance with ventilation and weaning protocols.
  • Assisting in the transport of intubated patients.
  • Ongoing assessment and intervention for high risk respiratory failure patients.
  • Achieving certification in intubation and arterial line insertion.
  • Participating in the on call rotation.
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Respiratory Therapist.

Where is the Brant Community Healthcare System located?

The Brant Community Healthcare System is located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

What type of hospital is the Brantford General?

The Brantford General is an acute care hospital.

What benefits do employees receive at BCHS?

Employees at BCHS receive benefits such as tuition reimbursement, a HOOPP Pension Plan, discounted onsite parking, and access to an Employee Assistance program, among others.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist?

The primary responsibilities include supporting anesthesiology in the Operating Room, managing mechanically ventilated patients, assessing high-risk respiratory failure patients, and participating in the on-call rotation.

What certifications are required for this position?

A valid certificate from the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and current BCLS and ACLS certifications are required. PALS and NPR certifications are considered assets.

What qualities are important for a candidate applying for this position?

Candidates should possess excellent communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills, and demonstrate a commitment to quality patient care.

Does the BCHS provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities?

Yes, BCHS provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request to ensure equal opportunity during the recruitment process.

Is there a specific attendance record expected from applicants?

Yes, an excellent attendance and work record is expected from applicants.

Is participation in an on-call rotation required for this role?

Yes, participating in the on-call rotation is part of the responsibilities of the Respiratory Therapist.

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.