Respiratory Therapy Clinical Extern

• Performing daily preparation of mechanical ventilators monitors and all respiratory-related equipment (primarily used for critically ill patients) to ensure all equipment e.g. ventilators monitors etc. is operating properly and in accordance with manufacturer C.S.A. and departmental standards
•  Prepares and checks AGM in main OR ambulatory OR and satellite areas
•  Troubleshoots AGM and monitoring technical challenges
• Collects malfunctioning respiratory therapy equipment
• Examines equipment for damage/defects and takes action as required
• Ensures supplies (respiratory therapy and medical gases) are sufficiently stocked
• Syringe pump charging
• Performing materials and equipment management and coordination responsibilities
• Prepare intubation tray supplies
• Prepare and restock bronchoscopy towers and difficult airway carts throughout hospital
• Maintain inventory of supplies
• Performs general preparation of all respiratory related equipment within cope of practice;
• Performs standard checkout procedures on all critical care ventilators been uses following C.S.A. established protocol manufacturer infection control and department specifications to ensure ventilators are operating appropriately
• Identifies problems/malfunctions in equipment and refers major electrical microprocessors problems to the Biomedical Engineers or Service Technician as required;
• Assists with medical gas shutdowns as required;
• Prepares detailed technical description/report for/on equipment repairs.
• Assists with Stockpile Ventilator inventory preventative maintenance by c ordinating technical service representative appointments and maintaining records as required by the Ministry of Health
• Performs any required quality control tests to ensure safe operation of equipment
• Works with MOR to educate on new equipment processing
• Communicates safety issues and procedures to hospital staff in a timely fashion
• Communicates changing work priorities to staff in a timely fashion

Qualifications :

• Currently enrolled in a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program
• Student Member of the Respiratory Therapy Society of Ontario
• Experience working effectively in a busy clinical environment preferred
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent leadership and problem solving skills
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Able to establish positive and supportive relationships
• Ability to work effectively as a collaborative member of the critical care team
• Able to meet the physical demands of the position
• Satisfactory attendance and employment record required.

Additional Information :

2 Positions

Hours: Monday to Friday various rotating shifts (hours subject to change based on operational needs)

Salary: $21.33 to $26.67 per hour

Date Posted:  March 24 2026

Internal Application Deadline:  March 31 2026

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract