Other Opportunities: Respiratory Therapist (Permanent, Full-Time)

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUALITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca

LOCATION

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, X/Twitter @NorHillsHosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Manager of ICU & Respiratory Therapy, the Registered Respiratory Therapist provides therapeutic procedures and diagnostics within their professional scope of practice as outlined by the CRTO. The Respiratory Therapist provides front line patient care in all clinical areas, as well as education to staff and patients while also providing routine maintenance of equipment utilized in their respective fields of practice. RRT’s at NHH operate in a 2 staff team model to cover all clinical areas allowing for complete scope of practice use including our Level 2 ICU.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Providing patient care support in the ICU/ED/L&D/Acute Care/ PASS departments
• Supporting physicians in developing the appropriate treatment modalities
• Assessing and providing education to patients
• Setting up and checking ventilators
• Changing ventilator circuits
• Performing arterial lines (with training) and arterial punctures
• Performing bedside spirometry, oximetry, aerosol, and MDI therapy
• Assisting with setup of unusual or rarely used respiratory equipment
• Accessing priorities and organizing workload accordingly
• Working independently to perform necessary functions as well as in a dynamic team environment
• Participating in staff education opportunities & as an active member of the Critical Care Support team
• Providing staff support and education for invasive/ non-invasive ventilation & other respiratory modalities

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Current C.R.T.O. and BCLS & ACLS certification and ability to perform necessary functions.
• Previous experience with critical care, acute care and PFT.
• Strong clinical background, familiarity with weaning protocols, and current ventilation modalities
• Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work independently
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families and all levels of the community
• Required to work weekends & all other shifts

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment.  When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

While we thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.