Respiratory Therapist

Job Summary

In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Provincial Health Services Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA, and as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Respiratory Therapist provides routine and intensive cardio-respiratory care to patients in accordance with established policies, procedures, clinical pathways and professional standards.

Duties/Accountabilities

• Reviews patient’s medical history, conducts assessments of the patient’s pathophysical condition, recommends appropriate care and documents patient response and outcomes.
• Sets up, checks, performs specified quality control procedures and operates respiratory equipment, making adjustments as appropriate.
• Initiates, monitors and assesses ventilator dependent patients as per ca...