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WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace Hospital
Read Article: WATCH: Meet Victor, Respiratory Therapist, Grace HospitalVictor Phan is a Registered Respiratory Therapist working with acutely-ill patients at Grace Hospital, and says that if you don’t like a typical 9-to-5, this role is for you.
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Meet Brian: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Shared Health
Read Article: Meet Brian: Advanced Practice Respiratory Therapist, Shared HealthAdvanced Practice Respiratory Therapist (APRT) Brian Stern says he’s known since he was five years old that he wanted to work in health care. “I was drawn to the idea of working in a job with direct impact on people and in a non-profit environment. I’ve been working in Patient Transport for 8.5 years – and more than 11.5 years in health care altogether – and although it is difficult, the hours…
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Meet Tanis: Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Grace Hospital
Read Article: Meet Tanis: Registered Respiratory Therapist at the Grace HospitalTanis Hares, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Grace Hospital, says a family member with lung disease inspired her down the path to help others get better and manage their symptoms. “If you can’t breathe, you will likely be seeing a Respiratory Therapist very soon. RTs often see patients on their worst day, and luckily, we will get to see them on better days when they’re feeling better or have recovered. We use our education and years of experience to diagnose and fine-tune treatments to…
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Running Out of Breath: Understanding Manitoba’s RT Staffing Crisis
Read Article: Running Out of Breath: Understanding Manitoba’s RT Staffing CrisisRespiratory therapists (RTs) are highly trained specialists who keep patients breathing when they can’t breathe on their own. With peak respiratory season already unfolding, RTs at Manitoba’s acute care sites are sounding the alarm about dangerously low staffing levels. In critical care, RTs assist with insertion of breathing tubes, initiate ventilators, manage airways during resuscitation,…
