Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ICU

Please apply via http://hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/careers and search for Requisition #113935

Location: McMaster Children's Hospital

Status: Temporary Full-Time

Rate: $38.35 - $53.28 hourly

Step into a job that opens countless doors. As one of Canada’s largest and most diverse hospitals, we’re providing advanced care to people of all ages from across the province. You can explore advancement opportunities, take professional development courses, and stretch yourself as a leader, all at HHS. We are the largest employer in the greater Hamilton region, and play a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals in collaboration with our academic partners, including McMaster University and Mohawk College. Hamilton Health Sciences is a hospital system of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves south central Ontario residents. We also provide specialized, advanced care to people from across the province.

The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH) is a robust department, comprised of 12 level 3 critical care beds, and 4 level 2 step down beds, a Pediatric Critical Care Response team (PACE) and a newly formed Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team, all which provide medical and surgical care to children and their families across southern Ontario. The interdisciplinary team provides family centered care with a strong focus on evidence based best practice and continuous improvement initiatives. The unit provides specialized care to complex, surgical, oncologic, orthopedic, trauma and medical pediatric patient populations utilizing a collaborative approach. The PICU team engages in advanced therapies including continuous renal replacement therapy, therapeutic plasma exchange, and organ donation.

Position Summary

As a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist at McMaster Children’s Hospital, the assignments span a variety of specialized areas; including PICU, inpatient wards and our Pediatric Emergency Department. In addition to working within these areas, once the required experience is obtained, opportunities exist to complete advanced training to work within the Pediatric Critical Care Response Team (PACE), as well as become a member of the Pediatric Critical Care Transport Team, which provides transport for critically ill children across southern Ontario.

Schedule Work Hours

Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays

This position is temporary until May 2025.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy Current Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Successful Completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care (CBRC) exam
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification or willing to complete within six (6) months of start date
Minimum two (2) years recent experience in a pediatric setting
Current pediatric critical care experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to perform well in critical high stress situations
Demonstrated knowledge of pediatric growth and development
Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, especially in stressful situations Demonstrated teamwork, organizational skills, problem-solving and conflict management skills Demonstrated ability to be highly motivated and self-directed and responsive to an ever-changing environment and patient conditions
Experience engaging in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives Willingness to precept respiratory therapy clinical students

Proficiency in both Official Languages would be an asset.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer.

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Registered Respiratory Therapist - Pediatric ICU