** Registered Respiratory Therapist, RPT

VACANCY NUMBER:0000024203 POSITION:Respiratory Therapist LOCATION:Chatham-Kent, Ontario DEPARTMENT:Respiratory Therapy STATUS:Regular Part-Time # OF POSITIONS:1 POSTING DATE: 17 May 2024 BARGAINING UNIT:OPSEU PM **In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)Registered Respiratory Therapist classification (RRCP).-Licensed with the College of Respiratory Therapists (Ontario).-Experience in cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics performance.-Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (General Certificate).-1-2 year critical care experience.-1-2 years neonate experience.-1-2 years recent acute care experience preferred.-Satisfactory attendance.ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)-Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team environment.-Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written.-Ability to be adaptive/creative in stressful situations.-Demonstrated ability to work independently within the legislated scope of practice of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRCP).-Working knowledge of computerized patient documentation/systems workload management.-Able to work independently and establish priorities.-Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary care model.-Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.-Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.-Demonstrated performance reflecting the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Conduct of Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)-All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.-Performance of cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing.-Respiratory therapy support in critical care and general acute care and neonate care.-Critical care transport; air and land.-Delivery of education; hospital staff, patients, community.-Technical support related to respiratory therapy. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department. CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources.