Full Time Respiratory Therapist - 1 Year

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you an experienced Respiratory Therapist, seeking a rewarding career that cares for others, in a professional practice that cares for you? You’re looking in the right place

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for providing leadership and clinical care to frail adults and children with complex respiratory needs and/or high risk characteristics. The RT will liaise with primary and secondary care providers to facilitate hospital discharge and prevent ED visits when possible. The RT in his/her leadership role, and as a member of the team, will function at full scope of practice to plan and implement a clinical service program to assist in meeting a patient’s clinical care needs and identified goals.

Whether you work in our office, in the community, or a health care facility – you will play a lead role in providing connected, accessible, patient-centered care – and be supported by our collaborative team that includes over 8,000 regulated health care and other professionals.

As a valued team member, your mission will be to help our patients be healthier at home, while you benefit from our supports for professional growth, personal wellness and work-life balance.

What will you do?

• In-home teaching related to respiratory equipment
• Identifying when to terminate service once a patient's goals are achieved and/or when the patient no longer requires the service
• Management and care of patients with tracheostomies or laryngectomies
• Conduct assessments of patients with respiratory conditions transitioning home from hospital
• Documents all patient-related interventions and maintains the patient record by adhering to The College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario standards of practice and HCCSS HNHB policies and procedures
• Attending patient related meetings to report on assessment findings and discuss plans for interventions, progress reports and discharge as required
• Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients in community
• Assessment and intervention for patients deemed high risk for respiratory failure

What you must have?

• Must be currently licensed by, and in good standing with, the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CTRO) practice in all applicable for clinical areas.
• Current BCLS certification required; ACLS and PALS certification an asset
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and involvement in professional associations/activities preferred
• We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to start date
• Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
• Certification as a Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or Certified COPD Educator (CCE) an asset
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in an acute care setting; additional experience in community an asset

What would give you the edge?

• Proven flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced and complex environment (independently/within a team)
• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, judgment and competencies required for safe, independent and inter-disciplinary practice by meeting professional practice standards as outlined by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and related professional associations
• Comfortable working in a community setting without direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, and with patients and families
• Computer experience and keyboarding skills on a lap top computer

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance. In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer

• Membership in a world class defined benefit pension plan
• Valuable development opportunities

Who are we?

We are Home and Community Care Support Services, ready to serve every person in Ontario. We partner with patients and caregivers, primary care providers, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centered care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery, and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Home and Community Care Support Services is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.