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Respiratory Therapist
Job Summary:

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Respiratory Therapist provides routine and intensive cardio-respiratory care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, clinical pathways and professional standards.

Duties/Accountabilities:

1.Reviews patient’s medical history, conducts assessments of the patient’s pathophysical condition, recommends appropriate care and documents patient response and outcomes.
2.Sets up, checks, performs specified quality control procedures and operates respiratory equipment, making adjustments as appropriate.
3.Initiates, monitors and assesses ventilator dependent patients as per care protocols and daily care.
4.Recommends and administers individualized medical gas therapies.
5.Provides invasive and non-invasive cardio-pulmonary monitoring.
6.Evaluates patient’s responses during testing, therapies and related treatments; makes changes as appropriate; observes and records data on patient chart.
7.Responds to cardiac arrests and other emergency calls.
8.Prepares reports, statistical information and summaries of research activities as required.
9.Attends departmental and program meetings to provide or exchange information.
10.Participates in departmental, program and health centre committees.
11.Participates in the education and mentoring of students, staff members, physicians and other health care professionals.
12.Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience
•Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care examination.
•Current and continuing registration with British Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT).
•Current Basic Life Support certification.
•Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification.
Skills and Abilities
•Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
•Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines and function efficiently despite interruptions and workload fluctuations.
•Ability to collaborate effectively with all team members.
•Critical thinking skills.
•Knowledge of and ability to operate all pertinent respiratory related equipment.
•Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Labor AgreementHealth Science Professionals
Requisition #178288E-2428569
Work Site4500 Oak Street, Vancouver
Job TypeRegular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate$37.89 - $47.31 / Hour
FTE1.00
Hours of Work06:30-18:46 or 18:30-06:46
Work DaysDDNN 5 off
Expiry Date13-Feb-2025

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