Hamilton Health Sciences·Hamilton, Ontario
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized care to patients in critical care units including ICU, CCU, and the Emergency department. They also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage hyperbaric treatments and participate in RACE and Code Blue emergency responses.
Areas of responsibility include ICU E/S, providing specialized care to the neurosciences, trauma, medical, vascular, and surgical patient populations; ICU W - CV surgical unit; CCU; Regional Burn Unit; HIU; and Emergency.
In addition to supporting these specialized units the Respiratory Therapy department addresses the respiratory needs of patients throughout the General site.
Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department in collaboration with the physician operate the Hyperbaric Unit meeting both scheduled and emergent hyperbaric needs.
Select members of the Respiratory Therapy department partner with physicians and RN's as members of the site RACE team.
The RRT is also 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.
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