Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Air Liquide Healthcare; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider based in Lethbridge is seeking a Clinical Respiratory Consultant. This role involves conducting sleep diagnostic testing, evaluating therapy, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care. Candidates must be Registered Respiratory Therapists or Registered Nurses with knowledge in sleep apnea and CPAP therapy. This position offers an opportunity to be part of an innovative team committed to enhancing patient care and wellness.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse or RPN/LPN required.
• Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
• RPSGT or CCSH certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appointments and set-up of equipment for sleep diagnostic testing.
• Evaluate therapy based on referrals and determine treatment plans.
• Initiate PAP therapy and educate patients on its use.

Skills

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP therapy

Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android

Education

College Certificate or Diploma in a Technical/Medical Science field

Job description

R10078944 Clinical Respiratory Consultant (Open) Location:
Lethbridge, AB - 7th Street S (RHS) - Respiratory therapy

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine.

Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides all respiratory services with a focus on Sleep Diagnostics and Therapeutics to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety. The incumbent will work directly with all clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver high quality clinical evidence based care. Additionally, the incumbent continuously works on growing the overall business through excellent customer service.

• Conduct appointments and set-up of equipment for sleep diagnostic testing based on American Academy Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
• Evaluate client therapies based on referrals and then determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
• Initiate PAP therapy when prescribed, providing patients with education, instructions of use, and cleaning and maintaining of their equipment.
• Provide appropriate regular follow-up to clients to evaluate effects of therapeutic care, recommending adjustments and modifications if required to increase compliance and comfort with therapy.
• Actively promotes related products and provides solutions to client needs.
• Responsible for maintaining most up to date continuing education as related to the position to ensure that clients are receiving most current therapies and devices.
• Recognizes the importance of client safety in the Air Liquide Healthcare organization.
• Responsible for following established company protocols for the cleaning and disinfection of all equipment.
• Responsible for all required administration tasks.
• Responsible for complying and maintaining knowledge of all funding processes and systems.
• Ensures quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic) as per policy.
• Maintains client confidentiality and protects Air Liquide Healthcare’s operations by keeping information confidential.
• Seeks to continuously improve the operation of the branch by evaluating processes and workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities.
• Provides new staff and student instruction, supervision and evaluation when necessary.

Are you a MATCH?

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Registered Nurse or RPN/LPN
• RPSGT or CCSH
• College Certificate or Diploma in a Technical/ Medical Science field where permitted
• Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
• Good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and CPAP therapy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android

Additional Information

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Disclaimer

Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.