
Respiratory Therapist - Repost
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Winnipeg, MB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Recent and relevant clinical experience preferred.
- Degree/diploma in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education as recognized by the Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (MARRT).
- Current registration with the MARRT required.
- Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is required or an equivalent, as determined by the employer, for therapists not eligible for CSRT registration.
- Current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) provider level.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
- Knowledge of principles of Respiratory Therapy.
- Knowledge of relevant Workplace Safety and Health responsibilities.
- Ability to express ideas and thoughts in English both verbally and in-written format.
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines.
- Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
- Knowledge of the physical, social, cultural and economic aspects of client care.
- Demonstrated effective organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Ability to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care knowledge.
- Knowledge and understanding of evidence informed and evidence-based practice.
- Working knowledge of research.
- Ability to perform both independently and as a team member.
- Ability to critically evaluate and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
- Ability to function in a demanding and stressful environment.
- Ability to support and implement change.
- Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
- Ability to select appropriate communication methods pertinent to the situation.
- Ability to listen and comprehend effectively.
- Ability to organize workload and set priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work safely without injury to self, to patients/residents, or to other staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with patients/residents, family members and coworkers.
- Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
- Ability to run to emergencies.
- Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
- Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
- Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
- Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours and take on-call.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.