Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

Job Posting Reference #:
P.2025.32
Employer Name:
Lennox and Addington County General Hospital
Vacancy Information:
Part-Time (new vacancy).
Area of Assignment:
Allied Health
Basic Function and Scope:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RT) assists the health care team with the diagnostic testing for and treatments of acute and chronic cardiopulmonary disorders according to standards and practices in accordance with College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).

Hours of Work:
Monday- Sunday, with flexibility for rotating day/evening shifs.
Pay Rate:
$35.94-$49.63

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Successful completion of recognized post-secondary Respiratory Therapy program;
  • Current B.C.L.S. certification.
  • C.L.S certification, preferred
  • In good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario;
  • Member of Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and/or Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario, preferred.
  • Must show evidence of clinical competence through continuing education;
  • Must be able to independently perform or assist physician with diagnostic testing, profession-specific patient care provision, and patient teaching activities;
  • Competence at using a variety of testing and patient care equipment;
  • Able to accommodate patient limitations to ensure quality test results;
  • Experience with a broad range of patient conditions in varying clinical environments (e.g. OR, ER, trauma, clinic, IP, ICU, etc.) is preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills required to work effectively with other members of healthcare team and multicultural clientele;
  • Good organizational skills required to meet workload demands and organize service activities;
  • Demonstrated observation, analytical and decision-making skills to address patient care emergencies, to interpret and prioritize requests;
  • Ability to demonstrate and explain technical, patient care and departmental policies/ procedures/ protocols for training/ orientation of students, staff and colleagues;
  • Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
  • Must have previous proven good performance and attendance record.

 

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.

Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Statement

We prioritize staff wellbeing at LACGH by endeavoring to create schedules that allow work-life balance, providing free parking to all staff, and our Employee Wellness Program

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is an equal opportunity employer providing a barrier free workplace supported by the Hospital’s Accessibility Plan.  Persons with disabilities may request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the position.  Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

 

The Lennox and Addington County General Hospital is a smoke/vape free organization.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

How to Apply

If you are interested and possess the qualifications listed above, you are invited to apply in writing to:

Human Resources, Lennox and Addington County General Hospital,

8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4.

Phone: 613-354-3301 ext. 4456

Fax: 613-354-0729

Email: hr@lacgh.napanee.on.ca

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