Respiratory Therapist Diploma

November 22 2024
Expected expiry date: November 29 2024
Industries Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Therapy Services
Yorkton, SK • Full time
  • Job Identification 26212
  • Job Category Laboratory Services
  • Posting Date 11/22/2024, 09:47 AM
  • Locations Yorkton Regional Health Centre
  • Apply Before 11/29/2024, 11:00 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time

Job Description

Position #: 194177

Expected Start Date: November 30, 2024

Union: HSAS

Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre

City/Town: Yorkton

Department: Respiratory Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work: 3 shifts of 8 hours and 36 shifts of 12 hours per 12 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144

Travel Required: No

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.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

  • Acute Care experience preferred.

Education

  • Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT)

Licenses

  • Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license

Other Education and Training

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Other Information

  • For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/
  • Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT)
  • Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
  • Travel within the region and provincially
  • Registered/eligiblewith the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT)

About Us

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Additional Information

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone.
We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce.
We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action.
We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.