Respiratory Therapist Upto $10k Incentives Available

Health PEI
CA - Prince Edward Island - summerside
January 26, 2025

Position: Respiratory Therapist 1

FTE: Full-Time & Part-Time, Permanent

Department: Health PEI, Allied Health Services

Location: Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Salary: $37.59 - $46.12 Per Hour

Start Date/Term Length: Commencing Immediately

The Respiratory Therapist 1 contributes to and ensures the delivery of respiratory therapy services through participation in the diagnosis, treatment and clinical investigation of clients with respiratory disease and medically related disorders. These services are provided to inpatients, ambulatory/outpatient and emergency room patients. Eligible candidates will be entitled to HealthPEI Allied Health Services Incentives of up to $10k upon successful hiring. Refer to the link for more information: /princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/allied-health-professionals-eligible-for-recruitment-incentive

Duties will include but not limited to:

Providing airway management duties;
Maintaining mechanical ventilation and client transport duties;
Providing general respiratory therapeutic duties;
Evaluating client respiratory care plans;
Providing various other tests and diagnostic procedures related to respiratory therapy;
Maintaining technical support for respiratory equipment;
Educating clients and staff on respiratory equipment and management of respiratory diseases;
Drafting correspondence, reports, and maintaining professional records;
Accessing respiratory status in order to treat patient accordingly and make recommendations to physicians;
Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree with a designation in Respiratory Therapy or diploma in Respiratory Therapy preferably with experience in an acute care setting.
Respiratory Therapy experience in ICU and Neo-Natal care would be considered assets.
Applicants must be licensed or eligible for licensing with the College of Allied Health Professionals of Prince Edward Island.
Demonstrated skills in program planning and excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
Applicants must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Job ID 160571

Expected hours: No less than 75 per week

Incentive Information: /princeedwardisland.ca/en/news/allied-health-professionals-eligible-for-recruitment-incentive

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Life insurance
Store discount
Wellness program

Supplemental pay types:

Overtime pay

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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