VACANCY NUMBER:
0000026118
This posting is for an existing position
POSITION:
Respiratory Therapist
LOCATION:
Chatham-Kent, Ontario
DEPARTMENT:
Respiratory Therapy
STATUS:
Temporary Regular Part Time
(ASAP to April 5, 2027)
# OF POSITIONS:
1
SALARY RANGE:
$38.35 - $53.28
POSTING DATE: 28 April 2026
BARGAINING UNIT:
OPSEU PM
**In order to be considered, please ensure that you attach your current resume. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS (Knowledge, Skill and Experience)
Registered Respiratory Therapist classification (RRCP).
- Licensed with the College of Respiratory Therapists (Ontario).
- Experience in cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics performance.
- Member of the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (General Certificate).
- 1-2 year critical care experience.
- 1-2 years neonate experience.
- 1-2 years recent acute care experience preferred.
- Satisfactory attendance.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Personal Skills and Attributes)
- Ability to function within an interdisciplinary team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively; verbal and written.
- Ability to be adaptive/creative in stressful situations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within the legislated scope of practice of a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRCP).
- Working knowledge of computerized patient documentation/systems workload management.
- Able to work independently and establish priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to function within an interdisciplinary care model.
- Demonstrated ability to support and embrace the philosophy of Service Excellence and Patient and Family Centred Care.
- Demonstrated participation in building a culture of safety and partnering with each other to improve the safety of patient care processes and systems.
- Demonstrated performance that reflects our code of conduct, purpose and values statements.
ACCOUNTABILITIES (Major Responsibilities of the Position)
- All Housekeeping duties related to custodial work, and Infection Control.
- Performance of cardiac and pulmonary diagnostic testing.
- Respiratory therapy support in critical care and general acute care and neonate care.
- Critical care transport; air and land.
- Delivery of education; hospital staff, patients, community.
- Technical support related to respiratory therapy.
CKHA is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair and accessible employment practices. Should you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 519-437-6058 or by email at
[email protected]