Posted 15 days ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist
@ Island Health
Duncan, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and safe application of respiratory equipment. The work includes operating respiratory equipment and working in highly stressful environments with patient and staff safety as a shared priority. Work arrangement.
Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic data and therapeutic respiratory interventions
- Safely apply and manage respiratory equipment
- Continuously improve quality and safety of care
- Operate related equipment, including a computer
Requirements summary:
- Graduate of a recognised Respiratory Therapy program
- Eligible for BCSRT registered membership
- Life Support C Certificate required
- Instructor's Certificate preferred
- Work effectively in highly stressful environments
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Life Support C, Instructor's Certificate |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,280 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and ensures the safe and appropriate application of a variety of respiratory equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduate of a recognised Respiratory Therapy program. Eligible for registered membership in the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Life Support "C" Certificate required, Instructor's Certificate preferred.
Skills And Abilities
- communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- deal with others effectively
- work effectively in highly stressful environments
- work independently with limited supervision
- make decisions in emergency situations and establish priorities
- physically carry out the duties of the position
- operate related equipment, including a computer
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1706.pdfJournal
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