Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory Therapy

Position:  Registered Respiratory Therapist

Posting ID: 3383

Department:  Respiratory Therapy

Role Level: Allied Health AH10.5 $42.24 to $54.87/ per hour

Status:  Part Time  - up to 19% paid in lieu of vacation and benefits

Site: Mississauga Hospital. The successful candidate may be scheduled or reassigned to any THP site based on operational needs.

Hours of Work/Shifts:  Available to work 8 and 12 hour shifts – Weekday, Weekends, Nights and Holidays required

Posted: June 20, 2025

Internal Deadline: July 11, 2025
 

Position Summary

Reporting to a Clinical Manager, the ideal candidate will be focused on providing excellent patient centered care in a dynamic environment where he/she will be given the opportunity to deliver care with compassion, excellence and courage.

Job Description:

The Registered Respiratory Therapist specializes in the delivery of evidence-based cardio-respiratory interventions. Their practice is based on an in-depth knowledge of critical care gained through education and clinical experience. They work with inter-professional teams in the ICU, Emergency, Medicine Units, Labor and Delivery and NICU settings to advance their practices, improve patient outcomes and provide clinical expertise to effect system-wide changes to improve program of care. They will monitor and manage metrics designed at improving THP standards of practice and care – to help pioneer and bring THP to the forefront of cutting edge Respiratory Therapy care in Canada. They will work both autonomously and in collaboration with other healthcare professionals holding influence over three main domains: safe patient care, excellence in practice and the healthcare system.

Responsibilities:       

• Ensures safe provision of cardio-respiratory care.
• Works with all patient populations (e.g. Adult, pediatric and neonatal).
• Acts as a mentor, role model and expert resource for patient respiratory care to the all staff within the inter-professional program team.
• Provide and assist with educational outreach initiatives within THP.
• Supports academic teaching by providing/sharing knowledge with patients, families, RT students and other health care professionals.
• Models professionalism and lifelong learning through participation in continuing education and research initiatives.
• In collaboration with the RT Clinical Educator, the RRT provides leadership in order to ensure appropriate orientation of new staff.
• Works with adult, pediatric, and neonatal:
  • Intubate/extubate
  • Insert arterial punctures/arterial line
  • Conduct patient assessment
  • Patient transport (internal and external)
  • Perform respiratory therapeutics and diagnostics
• Member of the Critical Care Rapid Response Teams.
• Member of the Cardiac Arrest Team.

Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of RT practice.
• Excellent knowledge of critical and complex patient populations and related pathologies as well as current knowledge of the most recent technological advancements in respiratory care.
• Superior critical thinking, enhanced conflict resolution, and the ability to collaborate inter-professionally with a wide variety of health care disciplines.
• Member in good standing with no limitations with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario.
• Member in good standing with C.S.R.T. and/or R.T.S.O.
• BCLS, ACLS, and NRP required.
• PALS preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in health related field preferred.
• Two (2) years current critical care experience would be a definite asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to work various shifts as required.
• Positive work and attendance record is essential.
• Evidence of on-going professional development.
• Specialty training in other applied areas would be an asset – e.g. research, leadership, quality improvement.
• Understanding of use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. 

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. 

Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. 

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities.  If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. 

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. 

Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. 

We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.