Clinical Extern - Respiratory Therapy

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Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General or Toronto Western
Hours: Various hours; must be available minimum 1 shift per week (7.5 hours)
Salary: $20.60 per hour
Status: Temporary Part-Time (ending March 31, 2026)
Anticipated Start Date: May 20, 2025

Position Summary

UHN is recruiting Respiratory Therapy (RT) Student Clinical Externs to work under the direct and/or indirect supervision of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists to provide support to patient care.

The RT Student clinical extern will be working in the capacity as an unregulated health care provider. RT Student clinical externs work in collaboration with the clinical team under direct and/or indirect supervision of an appointed UHN RTs.

Externs will be hired on contract, working a minimum of 7.5 hours per week. The scheduling of these hours will be determined based on department needs, supervising therapist availability and may include weekday or weekend shifts.

Duties

• Supports provision of quality RT services to patients at UHN within the framework of patient centred care
• Assists with care activities such as set up and support for the RT for:
  • endotracheal and tracheostomy tie changes
  • outpatient bronchoscopies
  • intubation preparation
  • ventilator and equipment transport
• Cleans, checks, sets up and organizes equipment
• Communicates effectively with members of the interprofessional team
• Perform all other duties as required
• Available to work at least one day per week until March 31, 2026.

• Must be a Respiratory Therapy Student in 2nd or 3rd year of training program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Respiratory Therapy Education, administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
• Previous hospital experience as an employee, learner or volunteer an asset
• Previous experience in clinical placement an asset
• Good problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the job

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.