Pulmonary Function Technologist/Repiratory Therapist

Calian Group Ltd.; Esquimalt; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Pulmonary Function Technologist to join their team at Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt. In this role, you will conduct pulmonary function tests and offer addictions counselling, supporting the well-being of military members. Successful candidates will hold relevant certifications and enjoy working in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Cardio-Pulmonary Function Technologist.
• Registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists in British Columbia.
• Experience in providing outpatient addictions counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide pulmonary function testing services following established standards.
• Prepare patients for testing and conduct a range of assessments.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of testing equipment.

Skills

Patient Preparation

Pulmonary Function Testing

Addictions Counselling

Education

Certified Registration as a Cardio-Pulmonary Function Technologist

Certified Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists

Job description

Division: Health

Calian is proud to continue a long-standing contractual relationship with the Department of National Defence (DND) to provide healthcare services to the Canadian Armed Forces. Through the Health Care Provider Contract, Calian employs health care professionals across Canada who are integral to supporting the health and wellbeing of our military members.

Position Overview

Calian Health is seeking a part-time Pulmonary Function Technologist (1 half day per week) with interest and experience in providing outpatient addictions services. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, you would provide addictions counselling services to Canadian Armed Forces members in their exclusive outpatient clinic located on Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt, BC.

Responsibilities

The required tasks for this occupational group include the following:

1. provide pulmonary function testing services in accordance with Certified Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist standards of practice established by the Board of Registration of Pulmonary Function Technologists of Canada;
2. perform pulmonary function studies based on a requisition received from a physician;
3. obtain patient medical history information pertinent to the interpretation of pulmonary function test results;
4. prepare patients for pulmonary function testing by explaining the procedure;
5. perform pulmonary function testing ranging from basic spirometry through to complete comprehensive assessments including: body plethysmography , bronchial challenge testing (pre and post VentolinTM), lung diffusion capacity test, expiratory nitrous oxide (Nioxx) testing, and methacholine challenge testing;
6. provide routine maintenance and calibration of pulmonary function testing equipment, report any issue immediately; also notify MCS staff of any low supply of materials or gases for re-order;
7. assist with Canadian Forces Health Information System (CFHIS) and AUMB database entry;
8. language of work may be French and/or English, depending on geographic location; and
9. other associated tasks relevant to this occupational group.

Qualifications

All Pulmonary Function Technologists will hold, as a minimum:

1. Certified Registration as a Cardio-Pulmonary Function Technologist with the Board of Registration of Pulmonary Function Technologists of Canada; and
2. Certified Registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists in the province of employment.

Additional Requirements

• You will be able to obtain a Government Security Clearance at the Reliability level