Position Overview Experience
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At least one year previous related experience preferred.
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Experience in the management of neonatal and pediatric critical care preferred.
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Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.
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Child and Women's Health Program - certification in NRP is required. Certification in PALS is preferred.
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Current registration with the MARRT required.
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Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
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Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).
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Certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred.
Qualifications and Skills
- Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.
- Knowledge of critical care ventilators including High Frequency devices including but not limited to VN500, Avea, JET and 3100 A \& B is required.
- Knowledge of home ventilatory assistive devices such as Trilogy ventilators and NPPV devices is preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
- Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
- Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
- Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
- Must have experience with computers including office productivity and email software.
- Demonstrate good critical thinking skills.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
- Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
- Ability to run to emergencies.
- Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to15 pounds/6.8 kg).
- Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
- Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
- Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights and weekends.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
- May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
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