Respiratory Therapy Extern - Leamington, Canada - Erie Shores Healthcare

Erie Shores Healthcare

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Leamington, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Department:

Respiratory

Status:

Temporary Part Time

Applications are now being accepted for a temporary contract Respiratory Therapy Externs.

The Respiratory Therapy (RT) Extern is an integral member of the healthcare team, working collaboratively with the support of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) as an unregulated care provider, within the ESHC hospital.

The RT Extern responsibilities include working under the direction of a RRT to support high quality care for patients and families, while demonstrating a commitment to excellence in supporting the patient and family experience.

A RT Extern would bring beginner level experience and knowledge in respiratory therapy principles, RT equipment, respiratory supplies, medical gas management, cleaning, calibration and non-clinical secretarial and/or customer service support.

The RT Extern position is open to Respiratory Therapy Students enrolled in their 2nd and 3rd year of a CRTO approved diploma Respiratory Therapy program.

The position has an expected contract end date on or before
March 31, 2025.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participate in patient functional, mobility assessments, and contribute to care planning and evaluation
Provide assistance with lifting, turning, transferring, transporting and ambulating
Provide measures to ensure skin integrity and reduce pressure injuries
Assist with comfort measures and patient safety by ensuring the environment is clean and tidy and free of hazards
Communicate care (documentation/report)
Engage in additional skills via delegation as approved by unit leadership (and as applicable)
Providing Activities of Daily Living
Hourly Rounding
Answering Call bells

For RT Students enrolled in their 2nd or final year of study for the following:

Responsible for monitoring and ensuring adequate supply levels
Checking and maintaining equipment in respiratory airway carts (e.g. difficult airway carts)
Responsible ensuring equipment is sent to and received/picked up from the sterilization processing unit
Cleaning/recircuiting of all invasive and noninvasive ventilators and preparation and calibration of other respiratory therapy equipment for patient use
Required to participate in other RT related/administrative duties specific to the RT Department as required
Participation in clinical observership, with limited interaction with patients under the direct supervision of a Registered Respiratory Therapist for some therapeutic procedures

QUALIFICATIONS- Must have the ability to communicate in a confidential, professional, diplomatic and friendly manner when interacting with patients, and staff

Demonstrate emotional maturity
Ability to maintain poise and discretion in emergency and stressful situations
Currently enrolled in 2nd or 3rd year respiratory therapy student from an accredited institution required
Evidence of good academic standing
Evidence of successful learning experiences in recent clinical placements in a hospital setting, acute care hospital setting preferred
Completion of Basic Life Support (B.L.S.) preferred
Willingness to work with a mixed aggregation of patients
Demonstrated assessment skills within the appropriate Regulatory scope of practice
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal
Demonstrates excellent problemsolving, decision making and critical thinking skills
Demonstrates excellent organizational and timemanagement skills
Flexible and adaptable regarding assignment locations
Proven strong patient assessment and observation skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment
Demonstrates excellent team building skills
Demonstrates a positive attitude and the willingness to work effectively in a team.
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
Work is moderately heavy involving lifting, considerable walking, and standing, bending, pushing and pulling of equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices
Erie Shores HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations available on request in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under ESHC's Accommodation Policy._

**As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.