Respiratory Therapist, Ambulatory Care – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until April, 2028)

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Respiratory Therapist in the Ambulatory Care department, is a member of the multidisciplinary team responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and coordinating respiratory care for infants, children, and youth with complex respiratory needs, including patients who are technology dependent, require home ventilation or respiratory support, have sleep-disordered breathing, and/or require pulmonary function testing.

Working across ambulatory clinic, pulmonary function laboratory, and community settings, the Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic testing, case management support, patient and caregiver education, and coordination of respiratory equipment and services. The role includes both onsite clinical responsibilities and, as needed, home visits for community-based patients to support safe transitions, ongoing care, and optimal patient outcomes. The incumbent collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and community partners to promote evidence-based practice, ensure seamless care delivery, and support quality improvement and professional respiratory therapy practice.

The successful candidate will:

• Provides diagnostic testing including pulmonary function, bronchial provocation and cardiopulmonary exercise testing
• Utilize clinical practice guidelines, clinical pathways, medical directives, hospital policies and procedures to promote and implement evidence based practice
• Provide respiratory care to children and youth with complex respiratory needs in clinic, pulmonary function laboratory, home, and community settings.
• Conduct respiratory assessments, home visits, and caregiver education for technology-dependent patients.
• Support hospital-to-home transitions through care coordination, discharge planning, and equipment assessment.
• Provide education and support to patients, families, caregivers, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• Support case management activities, including clinics, equipment management, adherence monitoring, and home ventilation rounds.
• Coordinate urgent patient needs and collaborate with the Respirology team and interdisciplinary partners.
• Ensure safe application, management, and troubleshooting of respiratory equipment and technology.
• Administer inhaled medications in accordance with medical directives and physician orders.
• Apply evidence-based practice through clinical guidelines, pathways, directives, policies, and procedures.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and provide respiratory therapy consultation.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research, operational initiatives, and development of clinical resources.
• Support orientation, training, mentorship, and preceptorship of staff, learners, and students.
• Collaborate with community agencies and external healthcare organizations to promote best practices and continuity of care.
• Maintain professional respiratory therapy standards and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Member of the College of Respiratory Therapy (General Certificate) (Essential) 
• BCLS (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years pediatric respiratory care experience (Essential) 
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and collaborative practice skills (Essential) 
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, including independent learning (Essential) 
• Degree in Health Sciences or related field (Preferred) 
• Member in good standing of the RTSO (Preferred) 
• Member in good standing of the CRST (Preferred) 
• PALS & and NRP certification (Preferred) 
• Experience in pulmonary function testing and case management with the complex respiratory patient population (Preferred) 
• Critical Care experience (Preferred)
• Vulnerable Sector Check (Essential)
• Bilingualism (English/French) (Preferred) 

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs

* Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). Please note that this position will be based out of Ottawa. Please note that location may be subject to change at any time at the discretion of the employer. All OPSEU members shall be granted an interview upon passing the pre-screening.  Pre-screening might include testing.

Effective March 29, 2021, CHEO will conduct a more comprehensive pre-screening and evaluation process.  This process may include more varied and multidimensional testing such as a written test, practical exam, or other assessment. All candidates who meet the essential and preferred qualifications may be tested.

Bilingualism (French/English) will be validated by a language proficiency assessment conducted by a third party provider. Candidates will be required to meet the minimum linguistic profile prior to the date of hire.    

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at TalentAcquisition@cheo.on.ca. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.