Advanced Practice Resp Therapist Vectrs

Position Overview

• Provides current and competent clinical care while treating and or triaging patients in multiple venues; including but not limited to: medical facilities in Manitoba, ground ambulance, ground patient support vehicle, air ambulance.
• Functions in harsh and unusual environmental conditions, including extreme weather and unconventional modes of transportation ensure personal and patient safety at all times.
• Responsible for the provision of basic and advanced level patient care to adult, pediatric and neonatal/obstetric patients during interfacility transport, including provincial, regional and multi-sites.
• Responsible for full patient care of patients requiring accompaniment during diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions and/or other appointments.
• May assume responsibility for and provide care to single or multiple patients during interfacility transport, in accordance with Patient Transport Program protocols.
• May be assigned temporary duties when provincial needs arise.
• Works collaboratively with EMS, paramedics, dispatch, hospital site staff and flight nurses.
• Answers and processes emergency calls for service and requests for assistance.

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years experience as an Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, with extensive experience in critical care, emergency, anaesthesia or ground/air patient transportation.
• Knowledge and proficiency in airway management, including tracheal intubation for adults, pediatrics and neonates, required.
• Experience with Triage and Coordination is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred.

*Full time positions will include direct patient care clinical opportunities.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Province of Manitoba (MARRT).
• Must maintain current license to practice in Manitoba (in good standing with no restrictions).
• Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Registered Respiratory Therapists.
• Must maintain personal liability insurance as recommended by licensing/regulatory body.
• Must maintain Aeromedical licensure.
• Must have valid class 5 driver's license.
• Current BCLS is required.
• ACLS provider is preferred.
• Current ITLS, PALS, NRP and CAMATA is preferred.
• Maintenance of current certification in the proceeding courses is required.
• Maintaining continuing education credits in the related area of practice is required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to work independently with limited direction and no direct supervision of daily function.
• Ability to interpret and apply protocols/standards of practice in response to clinical situations.
• Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Ability to utilize independence and flexibility in planning daily workload.
• Maintains currency in therapeutic practice of Respiratory Therapy.
• Competent in Windows based computer programs.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable