Registered Respiratory Therapist - PT at Southlake Health

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Job Category: Allied Health Hospital Location: Newmarket ON Job Type: Permanent, Part time Number of Positions: 2 Union: ONA RT Minimum - Maximum Hourly Rate: $39.66 - $53.28 Why Join Our Team? A people-first workplace environment that prioritizes belonging, wellness, and psychological safety. Hybrid, virtual, and in-person working environment (where applicable). Progressive health and dental benefit plans. HOOPP pension plan with employer and employee premium sharing. Enhanced wellness initiatives, including virtual fitness classes and on-site gym memberships. If you are ready to embrace this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of Southlake Health, we encourage you to apply and be part of our dedicated team, making a difference in the lives of our employees and the community we serve! About the role: Incremental PT RT positions - new positions as per new ONA RT contract - under casual language/Article Incremental part-time positions will allow for further recruitment of RT staff, thus increasing staff complement, which will reduce use of OT, allow staff relief and reduce vacancies and ensure the right amount of staff required for operational needs This will ensure the staff provide consistent availability - Staff will be required to be available for a minimum of 56.25 hours in a 6-week period We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide coverage to all areas of the hospital. The successful candidate will be motivated, self-directed and a key member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team with defined roles focused on quality patient care and patient flow. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide excellent care to a diverse acute medical patient population in a fast-paced setting. Southlake Health is seeking a motivated, self-directed Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide comprehensive respiratory care across all hospital departments. As a member of a dynamic interdisciplinary team, the successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting efficient patient flow in a fast-paced, acute medical setting. Registered Respiratory Therapists offer full-time coverage to all hospital areas with shifts scheduled for 8 or 12 hours in length. Shift assignments can include adult intensive care, cardiac intensive care, cardiovascular surgery intensive care, neonatal intensive care, emergency department, birthing unit, and wards, both pediatric and adult. New regular part-time employees hired into this department will be eligible for the Bonus Incentive payment of up to $4000.00 payable at established internals over the course of the first 2 years of continuous active employment. Southlake Health also offers career development and training opportunities, as well as employee wellness initiatives What you’ll be doing: • Member of the CCOT team, responsible for responding to various codes within the organization. • Responsible for the setup, maintenance, and monitoring of respiratory equipment. Providing Respiratory Therapy coverage in the birthing unit, critical care units, emergency department, wards, and the pulmonary function lab. What you bring: • RRT registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists in the General Class • Practice according to the standards and guidelines set out by the College • BCLS and NRP required • ACLS preferred • Experience with asthma and COPD patient education preferred • Knowledge of adult education principles is an asset • Experience working with paediatrics and neonates preferred • Participates in the CRTO’s Quality Assurance Program • Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal • Demonstrated problem assessment skills • Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork • Demonstrated individual leadership skills • Demonstrated commitment to, and understanding of the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Health. South