Respiratory Therapist Jobs
Nova Scotia Health Authority - B2H 3S6 New Glasgow, NS, CA (+1 location)
The Respiratory Therapist performs assigned duties as required by Respiratory Therapists within the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapist’s Scope of Practice and Institutional Policy and Procedure...
from: Nova Scotia Health Authority - 2 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - SASKATOON
Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (C.S.R.T) Ability to function effectively during periods of high stress and in emergency situations Ability to... $39.376 to $48.034 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - 15 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - SASKATOON
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... $36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - Yesterday
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Prairie Mountain Health - Dauphin, Manitoba (+1 location)
Repairs and troubleshoots respiratory and related equipment as required (in hospital). Provides emergency repair back-up in the O.R. in the event of anesthetic equipment breakdown or failure, plus emergency...
from: jobillico.com - 6 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - SASKATOON
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... $36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - 11 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - SASKATOON
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... $36.459 to $44.475 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - Yesterday
Nova Scotia Health Authority - B4N 5E3 Kentville, NS, CA (+1 location)
Respiratory Therapists have the responsibility for the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation (life support) and also act as an expert of advanced airway management in all areas of the institution...
from: Nova Scotia Health Authority - 8 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - YORKTON
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... $38.647 to $47.144 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - 23 days ago
Health Careers in Sask - Yorkton, Saskatchewan
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)...
from: jobillico.com - 3 days ago
Saskatchewan Health Authority - PRINCE ALBERT
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA... $38.647 to $47.144 (5 step range)
from: saskjobs.com - 3 days ago
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Respiratory Therapist
The primary job of a respiratory therapist is to look after patients who have problems breathing. They will often be in charge of respiratory therapy technicians and have the responsibility of assessing and conducting any medical procedures which are deemed appropriate.
The therapist is also responsible for making sure that patient records are accurate and kept up to date and that any equipment and machines are fully operational, including aerosol generators, environmental control systems, gas administrators and mechanical ventilators.
A respiratory therapist is also trained to administer emergency treatments such as cardiac massage and artificial respiration. The position requires someone who is willing to act as part of a team as the therapist will work closely with other health-care professionals such as nurses and physicians.
Therapists should be good communicators as part of their job is to work closely with patients and their families, teaching breathing exercises and explaining how certain medications work. They will also often be required to train and supervise assistants and students. A therapist can expect to earn around C
$60,000 per year.