Respiratory Therapist - Diploma

Job Details RHA Job Number: GO-00719833-1 Number of Vacancies: 1 Profession: Respiratory Therapist Organization: Saskatchewan Health Authority Facility Name: Royal University Hospital Department: Respiratory Therapy Employment Type: Permanent Employment Term: Full Time Posting Date: May 26, 2023 Closing Date: May 26, 2024 17:00 Hours of Work: Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends In a 4 week rotation: 12 shifts of 11.78 hours, 1 shift of 8.00 hours Rate of Pay: $36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range) Union: HSAS Job Description Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment. Job Qualifications Required Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) Diploma in Respiratory Therapy Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (C.S.R.T) Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (S.C.R.T) Experience Neonatal and pediatric patient care experience would be considered an asset. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Communication skills Computer skills including Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets, email and internet Interpersonal skills Leadership skills Organizational skills Other Information Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria. Additional Information Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are an asset. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work in a team as well as independently under pressure or in emergency situations. Demonstrated judgment skills and capable of taking initiative. Ability to accept and implement change using lean management concepts. Ability to determine causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Ability to Plan, and prioritize Work. Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish your work. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. Geographic Location: Multi-Facility - Home Facility - Royal University Hospital Expected Start Date: June 11, 2023 FTE®: 1.00 This posting will remain Open until Filled.