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Employer Job Number: GO-00660232
Facility: Royal University Hospital
Job Description: The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be responsible to provide advanced respiratory treatment to complex/critical patients in unpredictable environments encountered in a wide variety of health care facilities. Transportation and care of these patients will occur via air or ground transport. The Transport Respiratory Therapist will be expected to perform advanced skill procedures learned through specialized training under the direction of the Transport Physician via protocols, guidelines and orders received in person or via telephone communication.
Required Qualifications
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Diploma in Respiratory Therapy
Registered or eligible for registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (C.S.R.T)
Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (S.C.R.T)
Completion of the Neonatal Transport Training Course
Experience
2 years minimum experience in a critical care environment. Experience in Neonatal Intensive Care required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Advanced interpersonal skills
Advanced organizational skills
Advanced decision making skills
Ability to adapt to changing conditions
Advanced leadership skills
Critical thinking skills
Computer skills are an asset
Ability to function effectively during periods of high stress and in emergency situations
Demonstrated knowledge and/or training in the neonatal patient population
Other Information
Preference for this position will be given
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