OPSEULAKERIDGE HEALTHREGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPISTRESPIRATORY SERVICESCRITICAL CARE PROGRAMTEMPORARY PART-TIME12 HOUR SHIFTS - DAYS/NIGHTS; WEEKENDS (Subject to change)LAKERIDGE HEALTH AJAX/PICKERINGSALARY $32.43 - 44.78 per hourOPSEU 2000001061 DUTITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES;Reporting to the Manager of Respiratory Services, the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary family- centered care environment. The RRT is responsible for patient ventilation, oximetry, pulmonary function testing, equipment sanitation/maintenance, and patient education/counselling. Other duties as assigned;QUALIFICATIONS:*Current valid C.R.T.O. registration; *Preferred C.S.R.T. & R.T.S.O membership; *Current valid BCLS certification;*A.C.L.S, P.A.L.S & N.R.P certifications, preferred; *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;*Must have a satisfactory performance record;*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;*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 recordCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.