At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide critical respiratory therapy services to patients in various healthcare settings.
- Company: Join UHN, Canada's top research hospital with a commitment to innovation and patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, pension plan, and numerous employee perks.
- Other info: Opportunities for growth and development in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working with leading healthcare professionals.
- Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; experience in critical care preferred.
The predicted salary is between 51.56 - 51.56 $ per hour.
Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber
Compensation: CAD 41.25 - CAD 51.56 - hourly
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada.
Union: ONA
Number of Positions: 2
New or Replacement role: Replacement
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Allied Health, Respiratory Therapy
Reports to: Manager, Allied Health
Salary: $41.25 - $51.56 per hour
Hours: 0-37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Various (Days, Nights, Weekends)
Status: Permanent Part Time
Closing Date: November 16, 2026
Position Summary
Respiratory Therapists provide respiratory therapy service 24/7 to patients in the Intensive Care Units, Emergency Department, Operating Rooms, Post Anesthetic Care Rooms, Wards and in other specialty areas such as the Hyperbaric Medicine Unit.
Duties
- Assisting with airway management; responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrest, trauma; attending intra and inter-hospital transports of critically ill patients;
- Administer specialty aerosolized and MDI medications;
- Acting as a resource for the nurses, residents and allied health personnel in Respiratory/Airway related care;
- Participating in teaching patients the use of Respiratory Therapy equipment for both hospital and home care use;
- Performing diagnostic tests such as bedside spirometry, oxygen saturation, blood gas analysis, administering oxygen and other medical gas therapy;
- Assist with bronchoscopies managing all ventilated patients according to departmental ventilation protocols;
- Being an integral member of the healthcare team.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program;
- Previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist in Adult Critical Care preferred;
- Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists;
- Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario;
- Certified Hyperbaric Medical Technologist (CHT) preferred;
- Ability to work in a Hyperbaric environment required and Hyperbaric Medicine experience preferred;
- Ability to perform without direct supervision;
- Commitment to personal and professional development.
Additional Information
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages;
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP);
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service;
- A flexible work environment;
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization;
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.).
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
Respiratory Therapist in Toronto employer: UHN Research
UHN is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets healthcare excellence. With competitive compensation packages, a commitment to employee development, and a culture that values collaboration and inclusivity, UHN empowers its team members to thrive in their careers while contributing to groundbreaking research and patient care. Located in Toronto, employees benefit from close access to transit, flexible work arrangements, and numerous corporate discounts, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
