Respiratory Therapist – Operating Room

Who are we?

With over 15 years of experience and more than 15 clinics across the province, two operating rooms, more than 125 physicians, and over 250 employees, Lacroix, médecine privée, has quickly become the leader in private medicine in Quebec!

While keeping its team's passion alive through various development projects, it ensures the sound management of its network of private clinics, thanks to people like you, by maintaining a client-focused medical practice of excellence.

OUR MISSION

To be the benchmark in private healthcare

OUR VALUES

Passion | Respect | Integrity | Commitment | Innovation

Main role

The respiratory therapist is responsible for theclinical monitoring of the patient under anesthesia or sedation-analgesia, in close collaboration with the anesthesiologist.

Specific operating room responsibilities

Vital functions monitoring:

• During the induction, maintenance and emergence phases of general and/or regional anesthesia.

• Monitoring heart rate, respiration, oxygen saturation, etc.

Equipment preparation and management:

• Preparation of medicines and blood products.
• Monitoring installation and verification (invasive or non-invasive).
• Preventing hardware-related infections.
• Independence to manage the inventory of equipment needed for inhalation therapy.

Technical support:

• Support during regional (spinal, epidural, nerve block) and general anesthesia.

• Intervention during cardiorespiratory emergencies.

• Supports the team during the installation of the surgery-specific client.

Professional autonomy:

• The respiratory therapist often acts independently in patient monitoring, while collaborating with the medical team.

Key Skills

• Excellent clinical assessment skills.

• Mastery of ventilation and oxygenation techniques.

• Reactivity in critical situations.

• In-depth knowledge of the cardiorespiratory system.

Profile wanted

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in respiratory therapy techniques.

• Member of the Professional Order of Respiratory Therapists of Quebec.

• Interest in surgery (neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, gynecology);

• Diploma of college studies (DEC) in respiratory therapy completed;

• At least 5 years of operating room experience (anesthesia assistance, sedation-analgesia);

• Updated CPR and ACLS training;

• Good command of French and intermediate level in English;

• Human and relational qualities.

Our Benefits

• Pension Fund (FTQ) with employer contribution
• Annual training account linked to your job;
• Opportunities for development and growth within the organization;
• Uniform provided;
• Dedicated employee space;
• Vacation;
• Free parking;
• Close to bus networks;
• Modern, bright, and up-to-date workspace;
• Festive and informative corporate events;
• Unlimited coffee and a room reserved for employees!

Why choose Lacroix Médecine Privée?

• More than 230 professionals have chosen Lacroix Médecine Privée for their careers;
• Modern, state-of-the-art clinics;
• A solid, growing company with a secure future;
• A solid company that has been in existence for over 15 years;
• The largest network of private clinics in Quebec: 15 clinics across Quebec, including one in Florida;
• State-of-the-art medical laboratory offering same-day results;
• Several medical activities including family medicine, specialized medicine, and two operating rooms.