Respiratory Therapy Technician - Toronto, Canada - University Health Network
Description
Respiratory Therapy Technician
Job Posting#: 919509
Site:
Toronto General Hospital
Department:
Anesthesia
Reports to:
Manager
Hours:
Variable
Salary:
$ $28.43 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status:
Casual
Shifts: 8, 10 and 12 hr. shifts, week days and weekends
Posted Date:
May 18, 2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education.
The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.
With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.
UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.Position Summary
As a member of Anesthesia, the Respiratory Therapy Technician maintains and services Respiratory Therapy equipment.
Duties
- Performing routine equipment assembly
- Performing routine preventative and corrective maintenance/repair functions
- Keeping track of inventory and ordering supplies
- Maintaining adequate stock of respiratory supplies/equipment
- Performing transportation functions
- Cleaning/processing respiratory and/or anesthesia equipment
- Performing crossfunctional and/or other duties as assigned or requested
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
Qualifications
- At minimum, completion of high school
- Completion of a recognized postsecondary Electronics Technician program or Medical Device Reprocessing/Medical Device Sterilization Program, preferred
- Minimum of 1 year practical and related experience in a health care setting, working with respiratory therapy equipment, preferred
- Experience with electronic supply ordering system, such as EREQ preferred
- Computer proficiency
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation, an asset
- Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.), an asset
- Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices, preferred
- Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification, an asset
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
- Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
- Ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality
- Ability to work independently
- Knowledge of medical terminology, an asset
Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks.
It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, onsite gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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