Cardio-Pulmonary Technician

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North Americas first fully digital hospital we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work the community where we live and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850000 residents in North West Toronto Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients to eliminate inefficiencies and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queens University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health were not hoping for a renaissance we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team you can lead the way as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CardioPulmonary Technician to join our Pulmonary Function Lab team.

Employment Status: Casual
Hours of Work: Must be able to work Days and rotating Saturdays as required.
Location: Humber River Health AllSites
Labour Group: OPSEU 577
Reporting Relationship: Manager of Allied Health
Hourly Rate: $30.49 $35.15

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine diagnostic tests which include spirometry walking oximetry diffusion testing lung volumes airway resistance respiratory muscle forces bronchial provocation testing Methacholine testing and any other diagnostic testing for both in and outpatients according to the policy and procedure manual
• Provide education to patients during testing and answer any questions they may have.
• Calibrate clean and maintain diagnostic equipment and recognize when equipment malfunctions.
• Document and maintain accurate patient records and observations.
• Assist with the ordering and maintaining of departmental supplies and documentation of equipment calibration logs equipment maintenance and supply inventory.
• Assists in quality control of testing equipment and quality assurance audits.
• Ensure patient confidentiality safe accurate and reliable testing.
• Make sure that implementation of safety protocols is in place.
• Maintain and follow all infection control procedures.
• May be required to lead inservice trainings and help during newemployee orientation
  

Requirements:

• Graduate from an Accredited Cardiopulmonary or Pulmonary Function program or B.Sc. in Human Physiology Biology and Kinesiology
• Registered and in good standing with the Canadian Association of CardioPulmonary Technologists (CACPT) or Student/Eligible registration and will challenge & pass the CACPT examination within 2 year of hiring (completion of 1800 hours practice).
• Certification and biannual maintenance of Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Experience and training in pulmonary function testing and cardiopulmonary stress testing preferred.
• Previous respiratory care experience an asset. Previous experience working with patients in a hospital or clinic environment preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of pulmonary anatomy/physiology is essential.
• Effective interpersonal communication and documentation skills.
• Excellent problem solving organizational and priority setting skills.
• Ability to work well both autonomously and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates an understanding and commitment to Humber Rivers patient safety program.
• Commitment to customer service quality patient care evidence based practice and a clear understanding of professional standards.
• Commitment to lifelong learning.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health

At Humber River Health our staff physicians and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Torontos Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidencebased leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to highquality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion professionalism and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equitydeserving groups including but not limited to individuals who identity as Indigenous racialized seniors persons living with disabilities women and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race creed sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age religion disability medical condition or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.