Respiratory Therapist - Diploma

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00728060-4
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Respiratory Therapist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
Royal University Hospital
Department:
Respiratory Therapy
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
September 8, 2023
Closing Date:
September 8, 2024 17:00
Hours of Work:
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call
In a 4 week rotation: 12 shifts of 11.78 hours, 1 shift of 8.00 hours
Rate of Pay:
$36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range)
Union:
HSAS

Job Description

Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (C.S.R.T)
  • Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (S.C.R.T)

Experience
Neonatal and pediatric patient care experience would be considered an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office word processing and spreadsheets, email and internet
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Organizational skills

Other Information
  • Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Multi-Facility - Home Facility - Royal University Hospital
Expected Start Date: September 24, 2023
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.

Organization & Community

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EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Saskatoon
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
0
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/

Community Description

Saskatchewan's largest city is a four season destination and has gained a reputation as a great place to both live and visit. A young, vibrant and entrepreneurial demographic is energizing the city with exciting new things to see and do and is a short drive to the northern lake country. Saskatoon has more golf courses and restaurants per capita than anywhere in North America and is noted for its outstanding walking and biking trails along the riverbank. Excellent educational facilities such as the University of Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, draw the best minds from around the world creating a youthful vitality and cultural richness evident in every neighbourhood.