Respiratory Therapist

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Allied Health
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Grade: B0:07
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Variable; 8 & 12 hour shifts; Days, Evenings, Weekends
Salary: $40.40 - $47.53 per hour
Status: Temporary Full Time (12 - 18 months)
Closing Date: December 31, 2024

Position Summary
Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms, Wards, Rehabilitation, Complex Continuing Care and Outpatient Clinics.

Duties

• Assisting with airway management
• Responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma
• Attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients
• Administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications
• Acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care
• Participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use
• Performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturations, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy
• Assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols
• Being an integral member of the healthcare team delivering respiratory care where required throughout Toronto Western Hospital and Toronto Rehab Institute

• Completion from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program
• Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists preferred
• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• At minimum, 1 year practical and related experience
• Ability to perform without direct supervision
• Effective communication skills
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Excellent decision-making, problem solving and time management skills
• Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or department policies

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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

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.