Senior Respiratory Therapist Jobs

Requisition ID: 327345
Competition #: AH-22-151
Position Number:116-71435-T226-01
Posting End Date:Open Until Filled
City: Steinbach
Site: Shared Health
Work Location: Bethesda Regional Health Centre
Department / Unit: Emergency Department
Job Stream: Clinical
Union:MGEU Prof Tech
Anticipated Start Date - End Date:As mutually agreed - September 10, 2023
Reason for Term: Maternity/Parental Leave Term
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Daily Hours Worked:7.75 hour shifts
Salary: As Per MGEU Prof Tech Collective Agreement
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Summary
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for planning, directing and controlling the administration therapeutics and educational activities related to the provision of Respiratory therapy services for the Portage District General Hospital. The incumbent provides clinical support to the Physicians and Practitioners in the clinics by co-coordinating and managing client needs when referred for Respiratory Care. This role includes all aspects of client diagnosis, education, self-management and follow-up.
The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.
Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved School of Respiratory Therapy Program, accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education
• Good work and attendance record
• Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job
• Active membership and in good standing with the Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists
• Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums
• Current BCLS certification
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required

Conditions of Employment

• Completes and maintains a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check, as appropriate
• All Health Care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.