Respiratory Therapist
Explore the countless reasons why a career in Respiratory Therapy on PEI goes beyond just a picture-perfect lifestyle. Find balance by exploring our 1,100km of sandy shoreline. Immerse yourself in vibrant cultural festivals throughout the summer season. Embark on a culinary adventure to find your new favourite foodie destination on what we call Canada’s Food Island. The possibilities are endless.
Health PEI: Beyond the iconic lighthouses and serene shores, you’ll find a workplace and experience as unique as the island itself. At Health PEI you'll find a world of possibilities that extend beyond conventional healthcare. Here, you'll have the chance to work in unique settings, explore diverse career paths with plenty of opportunities to progress, and work alongside kind and committed teammates who genuinely care about elevating the way we support thousands of islanders. In one of Canada's fastest-growing provinces, you can join us in redefining healthcare and ensuring a brighter, healthier future for our island and its people.
Position: Respiratory Therapists
FTE: Full-time & part-time, permanent
Department: Health PEI, Allied Health Services
Locations: Summerside, Charlottetown & Alberton
Salary: $38.25 - $46.93 per hour (Level G13)
Start Date/Term Length: Commencing Immediately
The Respiratory Therapist 1 contributes to and ensures the delivery of respiratory therapy services through participation in the diagnosis, treatment and clinical investigation of clients with respiratory disease and medically related disorders. These services are provided to inpatients, ambulatory/outpatient and emergency room patients.
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Providing airway management duties;
- Maintaining mechanical ventilation and client transport duties;
- Providing general respiratory therapeutic duties;
- Evaluating client respiratory care plans;
- Providing various other tests and diagnostic procedures related to respiratory therapy;
- Maintaining technical support for respiratory equipment;
- Educating clients and staff on respiratory equipment and management of respiratory diseases;
- Drafting correspondence, reports, and maintaining professional records;
- Accessing respiratory status in order to treat patient accordingly and make recommendations to physicians;
- Performing other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with a designation in Respiratory Therapy or diploma in Respiratory Therapy preferably with experience in an acute care setting.
- Respiratory Therapy experience in ICU and Neo-Natal care would be considered assets.
- Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of Prince Edward Island.
- Demonstrated skills in program planning and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
- Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.
To apply to currently available positions, please click here. Our recruitment team would love to connect with you to speak more about Respiratory Therapy opportunities and life on the Island. To connect, please reach out to this email (healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca).
Prince Edward Island (PEI) is Canada’s smallest province with a renowned reputation for arts, culture, and innovation. PEI boasts more than one thousand kilometers of shoreline, with over a hundred popular beaches, acres of gentle farmland, National and Provincial parks, and an island-wide trail system. Individuals and families from 90 different cultures have chosen to call this island ‘home.’ Join our team today!
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