Respiratory Therapist

The Respiratory Therapist will work in a fast paced interdisciplinary pulmonary and exercise lab. Specific responsibilities include spirometry, lung volumes, lung diffusion, blood gas analysis, capillary puncture, methacholine challenge, and cardiopulmonary exercise stress testing.

1. Graduate of an accredited program in Respiratory Therapy
2. Current General Registration, in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO)
3. Valid Basic Life Support Certification
4. Experience in an out-patient clinic or environment an asset
5. Demonstrated expertise with pulmonary function testing equipment
6. Demonstrated ability to work within an interdisciplinary team
7. Demonstrated patient teaching skills
8. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal skills
9. Demonstrated ability to set and adjust priorities and organize work in response to department needs
10. Ability to liaise with various hospital departments effectively and collaboratively
11. Demonstrated commitment to Hamilton Health Sciences' mission, vision, and values.