Registered Respiratory Therapist

Union: ONA - RT Number of vacancies: 1 New or Replacement Position:  Replacement Site: West Park Healthcare Centre Department: Respiratory Therapy Reports to: Manager, Program Services   Hours: 0 to 37.5 hours Wage Range: $37.74 - $52.73 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable. Shifts: 12-Hour Shifts (Days/Nights, Weekends) Status: Permanent, Part-Time Closing Date: July 22, 2026 Position Summary: The Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for providing comprehensive respiratory assessments and management plans for patients with respiratory conditions. Our RRTs are front-line healthcare providers who provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 and work within multiple interdisciplinary teams throughout the Centre. Duties • Care and management of mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy in accordance with Centre’s guidelines and policies • Airway management • Tracheostomy tube management and oxygen therapy assessments/management • Identifies and addresses the educational needs of patients and families • Provides patient care in accordance with all professional and organizational Standards • Responsible to perform arterial blood gas sampling and analysis • Provide clinical leadership during a Code Blue • The RRTs will participate in student supervision, providing education and training to external partners. RRTs are required to work a flexible schedule (days, evenings, nights and weekends) • Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy • Current registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO). • Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification is required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is preferred • Membership in CSRT/RTSO • Excellent communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills • Excellent time management and prioritization skills as they relate to patient care and ventilation management • Experience in Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is an asset • 1 to 2 years of related experience • Ability to work in an interdisciplinary healthcare team environment • Ability to work without direct supervision • Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and ongoing professional development • Delivers care with a patient-focused approach • Competent in a variety of computer skills including electronic medical record documentation 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 • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/) • 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, on-site 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.   All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Cri