at the
Misericordia Community Hospital
and Health Centre
The Misericordia Community Hospital is across from West Edmonton Mall, serving Edmonton's west end and surrounding communities. We champion respiratory care and service in partnership with our community and emphasize teamwork, open and honest relationships, mutual respect and trust, and advocate change in a participative work environment.
Our highly respected Respiratory department is now seeking new team members - are you interested in joining us?
Respiratory Therapy is a key player in the multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis, treatment, education, and promotion of well-being for patients with cardio-pulmonary and associated disorders. Patient care is provided by Registered Respiratory Therapists on a 24 hour, 7 day per week basis.
Some examples of our clinical role include:
- Patient assessment and follow-up
- Sophisticated physiological monitoring
- Ventilator and airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Medical gas administration
- Home care treatment planning
just to name a few.
We are impressed with the talent, and ever increasing professional interaction between ourselves and other team members. All are involved in creating a truly integral patient care team. Clinical areas of coverage include:
- Coronary Care Unit/Intensive Care Unit
- Medical/Surgical Nursing Units
- Premature Nursery/Pediatrics
- Emergency
- Pulmonary Function Laboratory
- Operating Suite
- Technical Area
- Blood Gas Lab
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Unit
- Asthma Care
- Sleep Diagnostics/CPAP Clinic
- Respiratory Rehabilitation Center
- See what we have established as our Standards of Practice
Looking for a unique employment opportunity?
- A forward thinking working environment where innovations are encouraged and supported
- A multi-talented staff who are keen to share their knowledge and skills and to learn from one another
- Involvement in any of our several interdisciplinary programs
- Encouragement and support for your ideas and innovations
- Educational opportunities and support in an environment where we are driven to create and share knowledge
- Experience in a variety of Respiratory settings
- Competitive salary and benefits with a desirable and flexible schedule
- A centralized Respiratory Department with excellent leadership
- Unique programs including: Hyperbaric Oxygen, Sleep Diagnostics, CPCP Clinic, Asthma Education and Geriatric Intervention Team
- A working environment where your knowledge, expertise and critical thinking skills are valued.
What we expect from you:
- Graduate of an accredited program for Respiratory Therapy
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care examination
- Registration eligibility with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy of Alberta (CARTA)
- Registered with the Canadian Society for Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)
- Enthusiasm and a desire for advancement
- Service driven and willing to break new ground
What we offer you:
Our Department
- We offer 24 hour Respiratory Therapy coverage for Emergency services, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Intermediate Care Nursery, Cardiac Care Unit, Geriatric Unit and ICU.
Some examples of our clinical role include:
- Patient assessment and follow-up
- Sophisticated physiological monitoring
- Ventilator and airway management
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Medical gas administration
- Pulmonary and Sleep diagnostics
- Home care treatment planning ...
to name a few.
Some examples of higher end functions include:
- Intubation
- Arterial line insertion
- Psychometric testing
Inpatient Services
Interdisciplinary Programs
All staff have the opportunity to participate in our interdisciplinary programs. In addition to the existing programs our management is always supportive of ideas for new programs that have a community focus. Our existing programs include:
The Respiratory Sleep Diagnostics Program serves the Edmonton Region. Respiratory Therapy performs nightly Level III diagnostic testing to aid in the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea. The Respiratory Therapists also perform Level III CPAP Titration studies for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.
The CPAP clinic at the Misericordia Hospital opened in response to the need o patients in its sleep diagnostics program. The goal of the CPAP clinic is to have the Respiratory Therapist specialized in the area of Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP clinic assist. Sleep apnea patients with education on OSA as well as standard treatment for OSA (nasal CPAP). We provide equipment for patients for their home trial of CPAP and maintain contact with the patients during their home trial of CPAP, so any problems or concerns are dealt with quickly. The Respiratory Therapist also sees the patient in follow-up to aid patients who are experiencing difficulty with their CPAP system. The CPAP clinic is operated by Respiratory Therapy in cooperation with Respiratory Home Care Supply Companies.
Misericordia has both an adult and pediatric asthma clinic. Coordinated by respiratory therapists, the asthma clinic provides support, education, environmental trigger avoidance, self-management skills, pulmonary diagnostics and personalized action plans.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Program (HBO)
This is the only program in the province and it is staffed by Respiratory Therapists who have had additional training through a recognized Hyperbaric Program. The staff are responsible for the delivery, treatment and patient safety of this very unique therapy.
Wound Care
Respiratory therapists trained in Hyperbaric medicine may be involved in the delivery of transcutaneous oxygen tests in a state-of-the-art wound care program in an interdisciplinary setting. Educational opportunities for training may be available.
Contacts:
Cliff Seville 780-930-5704
Kathy Raichel, Senior Therapist: 780-930-5707
Cheryl Babiak, Senior Therapist: 780.930-5618
Human Resources: 780-930-5844
For current job postings, see the Caritas Human Resources page or contact Cliff Seville, Manager (780.930.5704) or Don Kennedy, Support Specialist (780.930.5757).