Respiratory Therapist

Role Overview:

Under the medical direction and supervision of a physician, Respiratory Therapists plan and implement a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures for patients suffering from a wide range of cardiac and pulmonary disorders. In the RT role, you will have the opportunity to provide mechanical ventilatory support to victims of motor-vehicle accident, stroke or heart attack.  You will support patients undergoing abdominal, thoracic or open heart surgery. You will assist pediatrics patients and premature infants in their quest to breathe and you perform various breathing tests to provide diagnostics information in the Pulmonary Function Laboratory. The Respiratory Therapy Department at HSN provides 24 – hour coverage.

Education and Training: 

• Current certification of registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

Experience:

• Adult teaching and supervisory experience is considered an asset.

Knowledge/ Skills/Ability:

• Demonstrated clinical competence in the assigned Core Group.
• Demonstrated excellent communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.

Personal Suitability:

• Proof of ongoing commitment to self-development.
• Demonstrated positive work record and good attendance record.

HSN INCENTIVES

We offer an Education Funding Program, competitive salary and vacation, extended health and dental benefits. In addition, there may be additional monetary incentives available upon hire such as signing bonuses and relocation allowance. 

We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our valued employees the security and peace of mind that comes with a defined benefit pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well-being and believe that a strong pension, like HOOPP, recognizes our employees and provides a stable foundation for their future as part of the overall compensation package. HOOPP is also a multi-employer pension plan, meaning it can be transferred between many organizations in the province  Join us and start building a future you can look forward to. For every dollar an employee contributes to HOOPP, the employer (HSN) contributes $1.26, meaning the plan is 55% funded by the employer, and 45% funded by the employee. All employees are eligible to join immediately upon hire.

HSN provides support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), which is available for all HSN staff and family members regardless of status, position, affiliation, etc.

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.