Kinesiologist

PulseAir Heart and Lung Centre; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edmonton seeks Kinesiologists for a full-time position to assist with pulmonary function tests and patient care. The role offers opportunities for professional growth and involves working with a dedicated team in a supportive environment. Candidates must have a degree in Kinesiology or related fields and possess strong communication skills. Benefits include dental care and a wellness program.

Benefits

Dental care

Extended health care

On-site parking

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear criminal record check including vulnerable sector.
• Current BLS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing diagnostic pulmonary function tests and sleep testing.
• Reduce patient anxieties by explaining procedures and answering questions.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide optimal patient care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Critical Thinking

Education

Degree in Kinesiology or Physiology

Job description

Overview

PulseAir Heart and Lung Centre provides a range of expertise in respirology, sleep medicine, internal medicine, cardiology, and allergy in south central Edmonton, Alberta. We partner with Advanced Respiratory Care who have 10 locations across the province. Collectively, we are looking for 2 full-time Kinesiologists who are looking to further progress their career. We will be training and providing clinical hours to the chosen candidate to challenge the CACPT PFT Exam and gain CPT credentials.

Our areas of diagnostics and therapeutics include Pulmonary Function Testing, ABG testing and analysis, Level 3 sleep testing, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, respiratory home care and home oxygen therapy, 24-hour BP monitoring, 24 hour and 48-hour holter monitoring and allergy testing. The areas of Specialized Physician Consultation include Pulmonology, Cardiology, Sleep Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Allergy.

Mission: To set new standards in the delivery of comprehensive, efficient, cost-effective health care services with a commitment to high quality patient care with timely access.

We can offer you a great environment with an outstanding team and the opportunity for learning and growth. For more information, please go to

The Role: PulseAir is presently recruiting persons with Kinesiology Degrees for the role of Cardiopulmonary Technology Students.

Responsibilities

• The CPT assists in performing high quality diagnostic Pulmonary Function tests and sleep testing and provides accurate information to assist the physician with the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• The CPT assists in performing high quality diagnostic Exercise Stress Testing.
• Reduces patient anxieties by explaining procedures, answering questions, and aiding the patient. Every patient encounter is an opportunity to educate.
• Uses proper patient preparation to ensure patient comfort and safety, to prevent compromised data acquisition and to ensure appropriate therapeutic response.
• Applies independent judgment and critical thinking when assisting with assessments or therapeutic interventions to ensure that all appropriate data is accurately captured, responded to, and communicated appropriately.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition and ensures the work areas are properly supplied, equipped and operational before, during and after each shift.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
• Works with an interdisciplinary / multi-specialty team and other support staff to provide optimal patient care.
• Attends team meetings and updates.

Requirements

• Must have a degree in Kinesiology or physiology.
• Must be looking for a training program which includes studying afterhours, dedication and eventual challenging of a National exam to gain further credentials.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Clear criminal Record Check including Vulnerable sector.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible to respond to an ever-changing environment.
• Must Register with applicable association upon accepting employment and be eligible to write the applicable exam within a year of accepting employment.

Schedule

745/8:00 AM - 4:45/5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, potential weekend shifts as needed for the education days.

Please submit your current resume and cover letter to apply for this position.

Job Type and Compensation

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary from: $52,002.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Ability to commute / relocate: Edmonton, Alberta. Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Note: Please note that only Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.