Description:
As the ideal candidate, you have:
- Successful completion of a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program required; completion of Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred
- Current Certificate of Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
- Current membership with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario and/or Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and/or the Ontario Respiratory Care Society and/or other related associations preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certificate preferred
- Previous Respiratory Therapy experience working in a critical care environment; recent experience working in Paediatric critical care preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) and/or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer programs (ie. Outlook, PowerChart, Infomed) relevant to all pertinent documentation and workload data collection
- Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member
- Ability to demonstrate a proven track record of taking the initiative and contributing to the department, the hospital and the practice is preferred
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving, decision-making and critical thinking skills
- Exhibits a positive and enthusiastic attitude toward his/her work
- Demonstrated ability to work through difficult situations and in a high stress, dynamic environment
- Demonstrated effective conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis