Respiratory Therapist - Long Term Ventilation Service (LTVS) - Adults

Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional.judgement and initiative.

Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.

Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.

Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.

Willingness to learn new Respiratory LTVS equipment and functionalities as required.

Must have experience with computers including office productivity and e-mail software.

Must be able to conduct client home visits to perform client and care evaluations, make related recommendations and provide other relevant support to the community program staff.

Will be required to attend other sites with the team to review and advise patient care plans.

Physical Requirements

Moderate to heavy physical effort, manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.

Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods. (Must be able to access a client’s home, which may have stairs.).

Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to15 pounds/6.8 kg).

Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.

May be required to occasionally work extended hours.

May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc.

May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better.

If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.