RESPIRATORY THERAPIST DIPLOMA

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
GO-00703631-6
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Respiratory Therapist
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
YORKTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE
Department:
RESPIRATORY THERAPY
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
April 17, 2023
Closing Date:
April 17, 2024 17:00
Hours of Work:
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, On Call
456.00 hours per 12 week rotation: 3 shifts of 8.00 hours, 36 shifts of 12.00 hours
Rate of Pay:
$36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range)
Union:
HSAS

Job Description

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory therapists must demonstrate behaviour and ethics that are consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals. In addition to performing respiratory therapy procedures, Respiratory Therapists are involved in clinical decision making (such as patient evaluation, treatment selection and assessment of treatment efficacy) and patient education. Respiratory Therapists report directly to the Director of Respiratory Services.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support for Care Givers (BLS-HCP)
  • Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • 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)
  • Valid drivers license or the ability to travel both within the Region and Provincially

Experience
Acute Care experience preferred.
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

Expected Start Date: April 25, 2023
FTE®: 1.00
This posting will remain Open until Filled.

Organization & Community

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EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Yorkton
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
2
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://yorkton.ca/

Community Description

Yorkton is a city located in south-eastern Saskatchewan. It is about 450 kilometres north-west of Winnipeg and 300 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon and is the sixth largest city in the province. Yorkton is a city rich in heritage, culture, and agricultural traditions and has great connections to neighboring communities.