Respiratory Therapist | Acute Care

Interior Health’s East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) has a relief, part-time (0.66 FTE) Respiratory Therapist opening. This position is to provide coverage until June 2024, or the return of incumbent. Shifts are Days and/or Evenings and includes shared coverage of rotating weekend shifts. Opportunity to work up to full time hours is available.
What We Offer

• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals
• Job stability and team environment
• Employer paid comprehensive benefits package
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Relocation allowance for eligible positions
• Employer paid vacation
• Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice

EKRH Respiratory Therapy Department operates 24/7 offering Acute Care including High Acuity Response Team (HART). HART is a comprehensive, regionally coordinated external transport care for critical care patients. On call required for HART.
The Respiratory Therapists performs ongoing respiratory care in a multi-disciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses or pathologies. Respiratory Therapists are relied upon for their urgent airway and respiratory assessment expertise throughout the hospital and with all patient populations. They are a valued member of the ICU team as they participate in daily rounds and the creation of patient care plans. Multidisciplinary colleagues depend on the RTs for their recommendations with ward patients, their assistance with discharge planning, and home oxygen assessments.
We recognize that all clinicians come with various backgrounds and expertise and will provide you with an extensive orientation. If time in the Operating Room is required for intubations, for example, then that time is arrange with our local anesthetists. Educational opportunities for CPR, PALS, NRP, ACLS, various SIM sessions, and intermittently: Acorn, ITLS, etc.
This position is suitable for a new graduate or a seasoned therapist.
Join us in Cranbrook, B.C.! Apply today! Explore your potential while enjoying work-life balance at shift’s end.