Respiratory Therapist

Union: ONA Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital / Princess Margaret Hospital
Department: Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy (patient population may change depending on department needs)
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Salary: $40.34 - $50.43 per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: September 30, 2026
Job 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 program
Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferred
Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
Certified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferred
Ability to work in a Hyperbaric environment required and Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferred
Ability to perform without direct supervision
Effective communication skills
Commitment to personal and professional development

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No