Respiratory Therapist I - NICU, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Respiratory Therapist I - NICU, BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre
Are you a Respiratory Therapist with Neonatal experience? We have an exciting opportunity for Respiratory Therapist I role at BC Women’s Hospital in beautiful Vancouver, BC.
The Respiratory Therapist will help us achieve excellence in clinical practice and quality patient care by:
- Providing routine and intensive cardio-respiratory care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, clinical pathways and professional standards.
- Reviewing the patient’s medical history, conducting assessments of the patient’s pathophysical condition, recommending appropriate care and documenting patient response and outcomes.
- Setting-up, checking, performing specified quality control procedures and operating respiratory equipment while making adjustments as appropriate.
- Initiating, monitoring and assessing ventilator-dependent patients as per care protocols and daily care.
- Providing invasive and non-invasive cardio-pulmonary monitoring.
You have:
- Graduated from 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.
Successful candidates will have the following:
- 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.
If this sounds like you, apply today!
About Us
BC Women's Hospital and Health Centre is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education. BC Women's is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). PHSA provides specialized health services to British Columbians, including cancer care, organ transplantation, pediatrics, emergency services, mental health and substance use services. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: https://jobs.phsa.ca/family-brands
We hire on the basis of merit and encourage all qualified applicants to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where everyone can come to work and be their best, authentic self.
- 85447
- Regular, Full-Time (1.00 FTE)
- Wage: $29.62 - $36.97 per hour
- Rotating; 0645-1900, 1845-0700
- 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, BC V6H 2N9
