OPSEULAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTRESPIRATORY SERVICESCRITICAL CARE PROGRAMCASUAL12 Hours Shifts - Days, Nights, and Weekends (subject to change)LAKERIDGE HEALTH AJAX/PICKERINGOPSEU - 180000979We are currently looking for enthusiastic and experienced Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team. In this position you will have the opportunity to use your extensive knowledge and expertise to help us develop, implement and maintain innovative Respiratory Services practices that will meet the current and future needs of Lakeridge Health. Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family centered care environment. The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for patient ventilation, oximetry, pulmonary function testing, equipment sanitation/maintenance, and patient education/counselling. Other duties as assignedQualifications:*Current valid C.R.T.O. registration; *Preferred C.S.R.T. & R.T.S.O membership; *Current valid BCLS certification; Preferred A.C.L.S, P.A.L.S & N.R.P certifications; *Strong clinical skills and familiarity with weaning protocols and current ventilation modalities;*Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to work well in stressful situations;*Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and the community; *Ability to work well independently and to exercise sound judgement;*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position;*Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers and other members of the community and public;*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Compassion, Innovation, Courage and Trust;*Demonstrated understanding of and, commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety program and practices including staff, patient, and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service education in this area; and*Demonstrated pattern of good attendance and work recordSALARY: $31.32 - $43.25CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.If you are qualified for the above position, please apply online:https://careers.lakeridgehealth.on.caThe terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU 348 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.