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Working together to provide outstanding integrated health care to our communities delivering best patient outcomes with exemplary standards and compassion, Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is a multi-site organization that includes Huntsville District Memorial Hospital Site and South Muskoka Memorial Hospital Site.
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Provide therapeutic and diagnostic services in respiratory care for patients as prescribed by their most responsible providers.
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Service provision in all areas of the hospital including ICU, emergency, obstetrics, operating room, Medical/Surgical Units, dialysis, and Chronic Care such as:
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Mechanical ventilator support in a team environment; neonatal, paediatric, and adult
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Airway management including endotracheal intubation
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Tracheostomy tube changes and care
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Assist in Bronchoscopy procedures
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Arterial blood gas puncture, line insertion and sampling
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Therapeutic gas administration
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Aerosol and humidity therapy
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Patient evaluation
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Transport of the high-risk patient
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Patient education
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Attend newborn deliveries, and provide support services to the department of anaesthesia
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Performs the required cardiopulmonary services (e.g. stress tests, holter administration, monitoring and scanning, ambulatory blood pressure monitor application and scanning, pulmonary function tests, home oxygen assessments, etc.) efficiently and effectively for the public in accordance with the department's procedural policies.
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Demonstrate commitment to the concepts of best practice, continuing quality improvement, and customer service.
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Responsible for performing a thorough and accurate cardiopulmonary procedure in a caring and professional manner.
REQUIRED EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION(S)
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Successful completion of a recognized respiratory therapy program which includes both didactic teaching and supervised clinical experience.
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Registered as a Respiratory Therapist with the College of Respiratory Therapy of Ontario
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Current BCLS
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Current ACLS
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Current NRP
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE(S)
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Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of respiratory therapy in both theory and practice.
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Sound knowledge of all equipment and appropriate skills to operate equipment.
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Communication skills in dealing with patients, staff members and physicians.
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Organizational skills to perform required duties effectively and efficiently
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Regular and punctual attendance is mandatory
DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE(S) & EDUCATION
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TEACH Certificate Program in Tobacco Cessation (CAMH)
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Asthma/COPD Educator
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Current PALS
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Current membership with the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario
ADDITIONAL PERKS AT MAHC
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Signing Bonus! You could qualify for $5000 (Only applicable for external applicants applying for Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time positions)
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Staff referral program (Earn up to $1000 for each successful Permanent Part Time and Permanent Full Time new hire you refer to MAHC)
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Enrolment in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
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Collaborative and supportive team environment
WHY IS MAHC RIGHT FOR YOU?
Imagine working in a place you love to visit on vacation! A career with MAHC lets you do just that. We are located in one of the top international tourist destinations in Canada; positioned just two (2) hours north of Toronto in beautiful cottage country surrounded by vibrant natural beauty, pristine lakes, majestic forests and rocky shorelines.
Our communities are small in size but big in excitement; there are always local fundraisers, farmers markets, live events, pubs and locally owned stores to shop in. There are a variety of seasonal, year-round activities to keep you busy and fully embraced in the lifestyle that Muskoka has to offer from hiking, fishing, snowshoeing, downhill skiing, heading to Algonquin Park or Arrowhead Park for the day, running and cycling clubs, camping, sitting on a warm sunny patio downtown, or simply relaxing by the lake with your friends. Life here is good!
LET US HELP YOU MAKE YOUR MOVE!
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare has launched the Housing for Healthcare initiative to help MAHC team members (both new recruits and existing staff) connect with housing options in our communities. For more information on this initiative click on this link Housing for Healthcare
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Location(s): Multi-Site, working at both the South Muskoka Memorial Hospital (SMMH) located in Bracebridge and Huntsville District Memorial Hospital (HDMH) located in Huntsville.
Department: Cardio-Respiratory
Hours of Work: Must be available to work shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. Shifts and hours may change according to departmental requirements per the collective agreement.
As a condition of employment, external hires are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.
Our organization: MAHC is committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.
Accommodations will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting the Human Resources Department. Human Resources will work together with the hiring committee to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation for the selection process which will enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants interested in becoming a part of an energetic, caring team in a fast-paced and rewarding environment can submit their cover letter and resume as either a PDF or Word document(s) to postings listed on mahc.ca by 11:59pm on the listed closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity, note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Selection will be based on the skill, ability, experience and qualifications. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview or other applicable testing where required.
This position is located at 100 Frank Miller Drive, Huntsville, ON. View the Google Map in full screen.