Posted 8 months ago
Registered Respiratory Therapist
@ Island Health
Nanaimo, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Registered Respiratory Therapist as part of the patient care team. The role provides diagnostic data, therapeutic intervention, and safe application of respiratory equipment. Candidates must be eligible for BCSRT registered membership and hold a Life Support "C" Certificate.
Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic data and therapeutic intervention
- Apply respiratory equipment safely and appropriately
- Contribute to patient care team
- Improve quality and safety
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from recognised Respiratory Therapy program
- Eligible for BCSRT registered membership
- Life Support "C" Certificate required
- Instructor's Certificate an asset
- Ability to work under high stress and make emergency decisions
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-03-24
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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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 low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | BCSRT registered membership, Life Support "C" 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 | 1,233 |
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.
As a member of the patient care team, 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
Graduation from a recognised Respiratory Therapy program and eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Life Support "C" Certificate required, Instructor's Certificate an asset.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated ability to deal with others effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in highly stressful environments.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to make decisions in emergency situations and establish priorities.
- Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related office equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
https://jd.viha.ca/JD1704.pdfJournal
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