Fraser Health

Respiratory Therapist - Burnaby Hospital

Fraser Health • $83K — $104K *
Burnaby, BC V3J 1A1In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
  • Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam.
  • Eligible for CSRT and BCSRT membership.
  • Current CPR Certificate, Professional Level C.
  • Current Neonatal Resuscitation program certification.

Responsibilities

  • Provide respiratory care to patients according to standards and physician prescriptions.
  • Maintain thorough documentation of treatments and equipment observations.
  • Perform cardio-respiratory physiological measurements as needed.
  • Ensure documentation and records comply with departmental standards.
  • Regularly change respiratory therapy equipment in critical care areas.
  • Conduct quality control, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment.
  • Assist with inservice education for hospital staff on respiratory care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Support for professional development and continuous education.
  • Opportunities for advancement within the department.
  • Work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment.
Full Job Description
Salary range
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour Detailed OverviewPerforms diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical functions of the Respiratory Therapy Services within Burnaby Hospital. Responsibilities
  • Performs respiratory care to patients in accordance with established standards and procedures and/or as prescribed by physician such as initiation and education of patient to prescribed inhaled medications, breathing monitoring tools, mechanical ventilation on adult, pediatric and infant patients as prescribed by physician. Performs diagnostic testing,initiates oxygen therapy, and assists with home oxygen therapy. Provides artificial airway care, performs non-invasive physiological monitoring, obtains invasive arterial blood gases, and inserts radial arterial lines. Performs invasive endotracheal intubation; attends cardio-respiratory arrests.
  • Maintains documentation on treatments given to patient, equipment parameter settings/values and patient/equipment observations.
  • Performs cardio-respiratory physiological measurements and calculations, invasive and non-invasive, as required.
  • Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records, and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.
  • Changes respiratory therapy equipment on a routine basis in the critical care areas.
  • Performs equipment quality control, maintenance, and minor repairs and maintains documented records.
  • Assists with inservice education sessions on respiratory care and related respiratory equipment to nursing, medical, and other hospital personnel as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
    • Qualifications Education and ExperienceGraduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current CPR Certificate, Professional Level C. Current Neonatal Resuscitation program certification. Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
    • Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and decisionmaking skills, such as appropriate use of equipment, establishihg workload priorities and handling crisis situations.
    • Ability to deal effctively with others.
    • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
    • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
    • Ability to operate related equipment.
    • Ability to maintain knowledge of current developments in respiratory therapy by reviewing professional literature, consulting with other professionals and actively participating in relevant educational programs.

    About Fraser Health

    Fraser Health is a publicly-funded healthcare system that provides services to over 1.8 million people in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the largest and fastest-growing health authorities in Canada, with over 38,000 employees and 12 hospitals. Fraser Health provides a wide range of services, including acute care, mental health and substance use, public health, and home and community care. The organization is committed to improving the health of the population it serves through innovation, collaboration, and a focus on patient-centered care.
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    38,000 employees
    Industry
    Healthcare
    * Ladders Estimates

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