Registered Respiratory Therapist (Rrt)

Work setting

• Respiratory home care company
• Home care and visiting care agency
• Private practice

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Perform diagnostic tests
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment
• Advise patients on health care
• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team and plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care
• Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
• Formulate and implement treatment plans and monitor patients' progress
• Perform or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
• Provide health maintenance education
• Provide information and care for patients during tests

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - R.R.T.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certificate

Experience and specialization

Respiratory therapist specialization

• Sleep disorders
• Respiratory home care

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver's validity licence check
• Eligible for professional liability insurance

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available