Pulmonary Technologist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking a Pulmonary Technician responsible for conducting various Cardio-Pulmonary tests. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and should be a registered member of CACPT. Preference will be given to applicants with competencies in Indigenous languages and cultural knowledge. This position emphasizes health equity and workplace diversity.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Pulmonary Technician or Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Registered and in good standing with CACPT or ability to challenge the examination.
• Physical health to meet the job requirements and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various Cardio-Pulmonary testing to assess disease effects on the system.

Skills

Competence in an Indigenous language

Knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values

Education

Completion of a recognized Pulmonary Technologist training program

Job description

Overview

Under the general direction of the Lab Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for assessing how disease has affected the Cardio-Pulmonary System by conducting various Cardio-Pulmonary testing.

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience as a Pulmonary Technician or as a Registered Respiratory Therapist required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Successful completion of a recognized Pulmonary Technologist training program, can include academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approve equivalent, if internationally educated.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Registered and in good standing with the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) or will challenge & pass the CACPT examination within 2 years of hiring.

Qualifications and Skills

• Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position and manual dexterity.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.