Respiratory Therapist - Sharbot Lake Family Health Team

As a Respiratory Therapist at the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team (SLFHT) you will work both independently and in collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals to assess and treat health problems, with an emphasis on health promotion and chronic disease management. The role of the RT is to provide care, treatment options and education to help patients manage respiratory disease and chronic lung health conditions.

Qualifications, Education and Training

• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Certified Respiratory Educator or able to obtain CRE certification
• Experience in community and/or primary care medicine considered and asset

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient needs by conducting tests, educating patients, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with primary care providers.
• Provide care to patients with chronic lung health conditions (Asthma, COPD)
• Apply best-practice standards to improve the health of patients diagnosed with a respiratory illness.
• Collaborate with members of the interprofessional primary care team to deliver comprehensive care and service coordination.
• Consult with other team members to achieve preferable outcomes for patients.
• Participate in regular program review, planning and evaluation initiatives with a continuous focus on quality improvement.
• Perform administrative tasks as related to the position, including program planning, clinical documentation, statistics, and report preparation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the role of the Respiratory Therapist within an interdisciplinary team.
• Formal smoking cessation training an asset.
• Experience with managing and providing assessments and education to patients of all ages.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, peers, and other health care professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to share information and teach while treating patients.
• Excellent organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in the use of TELUS PSS Suite an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Other Details:

• Job Location: The location of work is the Sharbot Lake Family Health Team, 1005 Medical Centre Road, Sharbot Lake ON.
• Hours of Work: This is a part-time permanent position consisting of 16 hours per week. 
• As a registered professional, to abide by and be accountable to the ethics and standards set out by the relevant regulatory body of the profession. All SLFHT staff have a duty to uphold high ethical and professional standards, maintain confidentiality and privacy, and use tact and good judgment in dealings with patients and other staff.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested applicants are encouraged to send their resumes to elizabeth.bigelow@kingstonhsc.ca