Respiratory Therapist (Full-time Interim)

Competition Number

2024-NON-018

Job Type

Full-time Interim

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

RESPT

Department

Respiratory Services

Salary

$40.2151 to $48.6681 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for providing oxygen therapy, cardio/respiratory equipment monitoring, and the assessment and treatment of cardio/respiratory and associated disorders to maintain or restore ventilation and for diagnostic procedures related to these techniques.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH?

In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement.
• Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided.
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility.
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Current certification in BCLS and demonstrated ongoing competency and annual recertification.
• Demonstrates competency in anesthesia technology.
• Demonstrates a cooperative and positive professional attitude.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintains effective inter-professional working relationships.
• Demonstrates excellent verbal communication skills.
• Willing and able to participate in 24/7 on-call schedule.
• Reliable attendance record.
• Knowledgeable of Indigenous culture.
• Current certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP preferred.

Please apply through the online application process via this link.

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.