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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Manager of Emergency/ICU and working as a member of the critical care services team, the Respiratory Therapists provide care as established by the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario and the standards of respiratory care of this hospital.  Participates in service and hospital-wide activities and programs that model and promote a safe and healthy patient-centered environment and that contribute to quality improvement and risk management initiatives.

Education and Experience:

• Successful completion of recognized post-secondary Respiratory Therapy program
• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario

Skills and Abilities:

• Behaviour consistent with Hospital Mission, Values and Standards of Performance
• Knowledge of department, organization and professional standards and relevant legislation; Regulated Health Professions Act (RHPA) and Respiratory Therapy Act (RTA)
• Maintain personal education objectives relevant to the practice and professional portfolio
• Collaborates with inter-professional team members to identify educational programs for staff and other health care professionals
• Recognized as clinical experts, actively participating in the education of physicians, nurses and other inter-professional team members related to Respiratory Therapy practice, policies and specialty interventions
• Participates in team rounds, committees, staff education and clinical care meetings, acting as a resource for the team, when needed
• Provides education to patients, students and staff, e.g.: individual/group teaching
• Influences/contributes to patient care through presentations/publications, acting as a role model and assisting others to maintain a high standard of care
• Computer literacy in a Microsoft environment
• Identify areas where opportunity for improvement exists within the department and the hospital
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Good attendance and availability required

Please send your current résumé quoting Competition Number 2019-257 to:

OPSEU

We thank all applicants for their expressed interest; however, only candidate(s) selected for an interview will be contacted

 OPSEU

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