Posted 25 days ago
Respiratory Therapist
@ Island Health
Victoria, British Columbia
Overview
Island Health is hiring a per diem Respiratory Therapist on Vancouver Island to provide diagnostic data and administer respiratory therapy in intensive care, cardiovascular, rehabilitation, emergency and medical-surgical units. The role includes charting care plans and demonstrating respiratory equipment to patients and staff. Registration eligibility with the BCSRT is required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide diagnostic data and administer respiratory therapy
- Formulate and chart care plans
- Operate respiratory equipment in ICU, cardiovascular and emergency units
- Demonstrate procedures and equipment to patients and staff
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program
- Eligible for registration with BCSRT
- Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
- Physical ability to carry out the duties
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-17
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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 |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,258 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the appropriate site Supervisor, Respiratory Therapy. Provides diagnostic data, administers respiratory therapy, formulates and charts care plans according to established procedures to ensure safe and appropriate application of a variety of respiratory equipment and procedures in areas such as adult, paediatric, and neonatal intensive care units, cardiovascular unit, respiratory rehabilitation programs and related clinics, emergency room and medical-surgical nursing units. Demonstrates respiratory care procedures and the operation of related equipment to patients and other members of the hospital staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized program in Respiratory Therapy. Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).
Skills And Abilities
- Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including patients, physicians and the public.
- Ability to operate respiratory therapy equipment and perform respiratory therapy procedures.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to demonstrate respiratory methods and the operation of related equipment to patients and members of hospital staff.
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