Clinical Extern​/Respiratory Therapy Students – Part Time Temporary​/Until Approxi

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Position: Clinical Extern (Respiratory Therapy Students) – Part Time Temporary (Until Approxi. March 2026[...]

Clinical Extern (Respiratory Therapy Students) – Part Time Temporary (Until Approxi. March 2026) – Markham Stouffville Hospital

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Land Acknowledgement

Oak Valley Health is honoured to provide care on the traditional and treaty territory of the Anishinaabeg, and acknowledge our closest Indigenous communities, the Chippewas of Georgina Island and the Mississaugas of Scugog Island. The land is encompassed within Treaty 13, Treaty 20, and the Williams Treaty.

Today, this area is home to many diverse Indigenous Peoples, and we acknowledge the health disparities and barriers Indigenous Peoples face in accessing care. To support true healing, we are committed to understanding these challenges, learning from Indigenous knowledge, and taking action together to improve safe and equitable health care for current and future generations.

Who You Are

• You encompass Oak Valley Health’s core values and live the words of respect, trust, commitment, compassion and courage

• You are a patient and/or client centered individual who performs at an exemplary standard

• You are a team player with excellent communication, critical thinking and prioritization skills

Job Description

What we are looking for:

The Clinical Extern Program is an extraordinary opportunity available to respiratory therapy (RT) students enrolled in an accredited program entering into their last years of their program. Working in one of the clinical areas as an Unregulated Health Care Provider, the program will support the development of clinical skills, critical thinking, and clinical understanding. The Clinical Extern will gain hands-on experience in performing fundamental patient care duties while working in our clinical programs.

Assigned within the team to an identified mentor and reporting to the Manager, the Clinical Extern will work within our model of care to gain an understanding and appreciation for the professional role, as well as assist with the functioning of the team at the patient care level. Working in an Interprofessional team environment, the Clinical Extern will adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality and contribute as an enthusiastic and person-focused reliable student fostering a positive patient and family experience.

What You Bring To

The Role

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Respiratory Therapy and entering into 2nd, 3rd, or 4th years of the program;

• An official school transcript will be required if you are invited to be interviewed for this position;

• Current BCLS;

• Well-developed communication, critical thinking and organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize and take initiative;

• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality;

• Ability to work all shifts as necessary;

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Must have a satisfactory performance record;

• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Respect, Compassion, Trust, Courage, Commitment;

• Ability to embrace ongoing change and innovations

• Demonstrated commitment to a person centred care environment

• Demonstrated good attendance record with the ability to maintain this same standard

• Demonstrates a commitment to a healthy and safe workplace for self and others (staff, patients, families, etc.) by taking all reasonable precautions and working in compliance with organization related policies, health and safety legislation and best practices and completing relevant mandatory education as required

Work Schedule

Industries:Hospital & Health Care

Function: Healthcare Administration