About this role
Union: ONA
Number of Positions: 1
New or Replacement role: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Salary: $43.47 - $54.34 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
Position Summary
Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms, Wards and in other specialty areas such as the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit.
Duties
assisting with airway management; responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma; attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients;administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications;acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care;participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use;performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy;assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols; being an integral member of the healthcare team.
Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy programPrevious experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferredRegistration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory TherapistsRegistered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of OntarioCertified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferredAbility to work in a Hyperbaric environment required and Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferredAbility to perform without direct supervisionEffective communication skillsCommitment to personal and professional development Why join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
Competitive offer packagesGovernment organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle serviceA flexible work environmentOpportunities for development and promotions within a large organizationAdditional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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