Respiratory Therapy Technician

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 3
Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Surgical Program, Anesthesia
Work Model: On-Site
Reports to: Manager, Anesthesia Clinical Services
Hours: Variable
Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends; 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts
Status: Casual
Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Duties

• Performs daily routine anesthesia and respiratory equipment checks, and troubleshoots, as required
• Performs essential preventative and corrective maintenance/repairs on anesthesia and respiratory equipment
• Stock operating rooms and remote areas where anesthesia provides services with Anesthesia and respiratory equipment including sensors, supplies and cables
• Keeps track of inventory and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock of anesthesia and respiratory supplies

• At minimum, completion of high school with diploma
• Completion of a recognized post-secondary Electronics Technician program or Medical Device Reprocessing/Medical Device Sterilization Program, preferred
• Minimum of 1 year practical and related experience in a health care setting, working with respiratory therapy equipment, preferred
• Experience with electronic supply ordering system, such as EREQ preferred
• Computer proficiency
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation, an asset
• Knowledge of the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (W.H.M.I.S.), an asset
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and practices, preferred
• Standard First Aid/ Basic Rescuer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification, an asset
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and collaborate as an active participant with others in assisting with the delivery of care to patients
• Ability to perform responsibilities in a courteous manner
• Ability to maintain and protect patient confidentiality
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of medical terminology, an asset

Why join UHN?

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.