Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary
Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) has an immediate permanent, part-time (0.70 FTE) Respiratory Therapist (RT) opening. This is a High Acuity Response Team (H.A.R.T.) position.

What we offer:
• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.
• Effective April 2024 hourly wages are $37.89 to $47.31 per hour.
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support for eligible positions
• Strong employee benefit package
• Defined Pension Plan
• Mentorship to help orientate, navigate and thrive in your new role
• $1,000 per year to use for courses plus education leave
• Development resources for leadership skills
• Focus on diversity and inclusion
• Focus on safety and employee wellness
• Time is best spent in the service of patients

RIH RTs experience a dynamic and expanding environment, including recent upgrades to Emergency and Surgical Services and Community Respiratory Therapy Programs. RIH serves as a clinical site for Thompson Rivers University RT students offering tailored mentorship opportunities that foster growth and skill development. We have a RT Educator that provides a variety of opportunities to grow and solidify respiratory therapy skills. Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice such as becoming a team leader, a member of the H.A.R.T. or a quality improvement leader. RIH's team environment fosters a supportive team culture creating a RT family that collaboratively supports each other, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable work experience while driving quality care and professional development.

The High Acuity Response Team (H.A.R.T.) Program at Interior Health is a very successful innovative provincial initiative. The mission is to provide mobile critical care for patients who reside in the rural areas. The clinical scope of service encompasses adult, pediatric and neonatal patients who require greater than Basic Life Support level of care. The team is comprised of a Critical Care RN and RT as required. They are supported by Basic Life Support paramedics provided by the B.C. Ambulance Service and an on-call transport Physician. Working in a team environment, H.A.R.T. collaborates with rural clinicians to stabilize the patient and when appropriate, transport the patient to a higher level of care. When not on transport, H.A.R.T. RTs are actively supporting patient care at their base hospital.

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Qualfications
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current certification with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and eligible for registration with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT) and CSRT.
• Recent acute/critical care experience.
• Current valid Driver’s License.