- Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada
- On-site
- Full-time · Associate
- CA$40–CA$50 per hour
- 2+ years
Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist at Ridge Meadows Hospital! Use your experience and education in Respiratory Therapy to enable the patient to achieve and maintain optimal health outcomes within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is CAD $40.19 - $50.20 / hour
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care by assessing patients to identify care needs and consulting with referring and/or specialist physicians
- develops patient care plans and/or appropriate education sessions for patient and families
- refers patients to other support services and communicates progress and/or patient outcomes to referring physicians
- assists in the establishment of patient/physician relationships
- Performs respiratory therapy tests such as pulmonary function, spirometry, peak flow monitoring, lung volume determination, diffusion capacity, inhalation challenges, arterial blood gasses punctures and exercise-induced asthma studies
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved Respiratory Therapy program
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) credentialing exam
- Current CPR Level "C" or equivalent
- Neonatal Program (NRP) certification
- Nice to have: Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)