Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary
Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), located in Trail, B.C. has an immediate permanent, full-time Respiratory Therapy opening.

What we offer:
• Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
• Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary
• Financial moving support
• 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 clients

A Respiratory Therapist (RT) will play a crucial part in providing respiratory care to clients with a variety of illnesses/diseases including, but not limited to, acute and/or chronic cardio-respiratory illnesses or pathologies. Operating within a client-centered approach and as an essential member of our interdisciplinary team, you make a substantial contribution to enhancing quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.

KBRH is a regional hospital with a 7-bed ICU, tier 3 NICU, and all specialty services are provided except interventional cardiology, burns and neuro. RT’s at KBRH work to full scope and are highly respected by their healthcare colleagues. Day-to-day activities include ventilator and airway management, High Acuity Response (HART) Team, Code Blue Team, Code Pink Team, Critical Care Outreach Team, wards/Emergency Department coverage, NICU coverage, and high-risk delivery attendance.

Trail | Trail is situated on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. It is a special place with affordable real estate, outstanding recreational facilities and an abundance of outdoor activities. People come from all over the world to work and play in this area. The West Kootenay region abounds with premiere recreational opportunities and beautiful scenery. Skiing, biking, hiking, mountains, lakes and rivers abound.

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.