SW-ONALAKERIDGE HEALTH REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTCORPORATE RESPIRATORY SERVICESFULL TIMEDay/Night/Weekend Schedule; 12 hour shiftsLAKERIDGE HEALTH OSHAWA ONA AH-1500000875 This position is open commencing August 27, 2015 and closing at 11:59 pm on September 3, 2015. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Under the direction of the Patient Care Manager, Critical Care LHO/Respiratory Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for: providing respiratory care; documenting all aspects of care; performing diagnostic testing; maintaining equipment; participating in quality assurance activities; and ensuring continuing education; maintaining competence and professionalism relevant to current practice, as a member of an interdisciplinary team; and other duties as assigned.This is a corporate position and while the home base is Lakeridge Health Oshawa, workload may require the individual to travel to and work at for Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, Lakeridge Health Port Perry and Community Respiratory Services.QUALIFICATIONS:* Diploma in Respiratory Therapy; * Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario; * Current B.C.L.S., Ontario Heart Foundation Standards; * Demonstrated to be an extremely motivated individual, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment;* Proven problem solving and teaching skills;* Demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet workload requirements;* Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills;* Proven sound judgement and good observation skills;* Previous clinical experience an asset;* Advanced educational preparation an asset;* Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education sessions;* ACLS an asset; and* Proven good attendance record with ability of maintaining this same standard. SALARY: $30.03 - $41.54 per hourCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:This position is open to all qualified ONA (SW and RRT Bargaining Unit) staff throughout Lakeridge Health.The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Nurses Association (SW and RRT Bargaining Unit).Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.