Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized care to patients in ICU, trauma, and emergency settings while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. They are responsible for airway management, mechanical ventilation, and participating in critical response teams like Code Blue and RACE.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist areas of responsibility include the Medical Surgical, NeuroTrauma and Cardiovascular ICU units which provide specialized care to medical surgical, neurosciences trauma and vascular patient populations.
The HGH also has a Regional Burn Center, Heart Investigation Unit and Emergency Department.
In addition to supporting these specialized areas the Respiratory Therapy department supports the respiratory needs of patients throughout the site.
Select members of the Respiratory Therapy Department in collaboration with physicians operate the Hyperbaric Unit as well as the site RACE team.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist is a key member of the Code Blue Team.
The Respiratory therapy Department utilizes a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach dedicated to the principles of patient and family centered care.
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Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy 2.
Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO) 3.
Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam 4.
Valid BCLS and ACLS certifications 5.
Recent 2 years experience (within the last 2 years) within an adult critical care setting 6.
Recent RACE experience preferred 7.
Recent hyperbaric experience and/or training preferred 8.
Demonstrated skills and ability in ECG interpretations, pressure monitoring, airway management and mechanical ventilation 9.
Demonstrated proficiency in adult oral endotracheal intubation, adult arterial blood gas sampling, and adult tracheostomy management and care 10.
Demonstrated knowledge of the respiratory care, support and critical care management of adult critical care patients 11.
Demonstrated knowledge and maintenance of respiratory, resuscitation and anesthesia related equipment 12.
Demonstrated ability to perform venipuncture and vascular access
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program and hold current registration with the CRTO. A minimum of two years of recent adult critical care experience and valid BCLS/ACLS certifications are required.
Market context
Ontario RRT openings are often strongest in hospitals and other acute-care settings where adult critical care experience, current CRTO registration, and CBRC certification are standard expectations. These roles can be competitive because employers look for candidates who can step into high-acuity respiratory support with valid BCLS/ACLS credentials and recent hands-on experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm your credentials and recent critical care background match the posting before applying.