Flight Respiratory Therapist

Join Our Team at Keewatin Air - Your Career, our Commitment, Let's Make a Difference!

With over 50 years of distinguished service and 120,000 flight hours, Keewatin Air stands as the premier choice for air medical transport in the Canadian Arctic. Our advanced fleet, equipped with cutting-edge medical technology, delivers critical care in the most remote and challenging environments, profoundly impacting the communities we serve.

From isolated locations to hospital transfers, our highly trained teams meticulously manage every aspect of the transport process, showcasing our unwavering commitment to excellence.

We are more than a transport service, we are a lifeline for the Arctic, dedicated to compassion and excellence in every mission.

Locations: Cambridge Bay, Churchill, Iqaluit, Igloolik, Ottawa, Rankin Inlet, Thompson, Winnipeg, and Yellowknife

Job Summary:

The Flight Respiratory Therapist will provide care for patients as part of a multidisciplinary team within an aero medical transport setting. The Flight Respiratory Therapist will work as part of the Air Medical Crew (AMC) which could be a Flight Nurse (RN) or Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), supplemented with the presence of an Online Medical Control (OLMC) Physician to provide high quality care and service, which includes rapid response assessment, intervention, and safe transport of ill or injured patients of all age categories during inter-facility transfer.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program

• 2 years of overall experience in an intensive/critical care, emergency care, or aeromedicine setting preferred

• Current registration with the Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapist (MARRT) and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)

• Experience providing aeromedical care is an asset

• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) certification

• Current Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) certification

• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)certification is an asset

• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is an asset

• Indigenous cultural awareness training is considered an asset

• Proof of current required vaccinations as per company policy

• Air Medical Crew (AMC) Candidates must successfully:

• Complete the company provided aeromedical training (CAMATA Level 1)

• Provide proof of a Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Scan, Child Abuse Registry and Adult Abuse Registry

• Obtain and maintain Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC)

• Possess and Maintain a Valid Driver’s License

• Possess and Maintain a Valid Canadian Passport

• Attain a Fit to Fly Form, completed by a recognized physician in Canada as required or directed by the Company.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Provide leadership to rural personnel for patients experiencing complex medical conditions

• Triage medevac requests/providing direction to the referring facility as required

• Responsible for pre-flight and in-flight stabilization of the patient during all aspects of the medevac

• Liaise with Online Medical Control (OLMC) during all phases of the patient transfer

• Works closely with the other members of the crew (pilots), flight followers and other groups also involved in the transfer of patients

• Maintain constant communication with the different groups internally and externally to ensure that medevacs are performed efficiently and effectively

• Within this capacity, the incumbent acts as a representative of Keewatin Air LP and reports directly to the Medical Program Manager

• Documents all aspects of the aero medical transport in a clear and concise manner Maintain patient

• Records and ensure that privacy act is strictly adhered to

• Makes ethical decisions related to consent and confidentiality

• Ensures on-time performance as it relates to launch times

• Ensures that all equipment checklists are completed as per company protocols

• Advocates on behalf of patients

• Demonstrates responsible behavior including arriving to work on time and ready to work in uniform

• Participate in new hire training and any recurrent training (Maintenance of Competency Programs) as deemed appropriate by the employer

• Incorporate validated changes in medical practice through review of best practice

• All other duties as assigned

Working Conditions:

• Rotational schedule of two weeks on, two weeks off
• Union Environment: This role operates within a unionized workforce represented by United Steelworkers, governed by the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• There is an expectation that the incumbent will be required to perform their duties on board any Keewatin Air or affiliated aircraft operating and providing aeromedical services to our clients (including Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing)
• Ability to lift, load and secure patients, equipment, and baggage
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; contact with staff and the public; employee must be able to adapt to outdoor weather conditions

Do you want to build a career in aviation with a leader in the air ambulance industry? Are you ready to commit to your professional success and join an equally committed organization? Are you seeking competitive compensation and benefits?

Benefits:

Keewatin Air offers employees a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Company Events

• Critical Illness Insurance Coverage

• Employee Educational Assistance

• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Discount Travel, car rental, retail, and gym membership

• Group Insurance (Dental Care, Extended Health Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Vision Coverage)
• Reimbursement for Costs Associated with Professional Certifications or Licenses
• RRSP match
• Travel Arrangements: Flight and accommodation paid and arranged by the company (paid travel time included in every rotation)
• Employees can enhance their own travel loyalty programs by adding points from eligible flights and hotel stays.

At Keewatin Air, we actively encourage and support employee career development by providing internal training programs that assist employees in growing professionally within the organization. Also, we support employees who wish to pursue educational opportunities outside of the company at established educational institutions.

Mission:

We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do

Values:

• Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
• Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
• Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
• Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
• Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
• Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
• Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.

Keewatin Air LP values and support employment equity and workplace diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.