Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time) - Calgary, AB - (Job Number: 23001652)

Praxair; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is looking for a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their Calgary team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for initiating and monitoring respiratory therapy in clients' homes, ensuring compliance and equipment performance. Your expertise will be crucial in providing education and support to clients and healthcare professionals alike. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on clients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and committed to safety and quality service, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with current registration required.
• Must have CPAP training and a minimum of 2 years related experience.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and monitor prescribed respiratory therapy in clients’ homes.
• Conduct respiratory equipment training with community partners.
• Build and maintain high-quality client and referral relationships.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Prioritize

Attention to Detail

Ability to Lift 60 lbs

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification

Job description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (Full-Time) - Calgary, AB - (Job Number: 23001652)

At Medigas, the healthcare division of Linde Canada, Inc., you’ll join talented and diverse people throughout Canada, all working hard to make a difference in our client’s lives and make our organization successful. You will work to support, develop and implement challenging and meaningful client-focused programs and you will be trusted to take on responsibility early in your career. Our employees’ contributions are valuable to our company, our clients, our communities and our shareholders.

Since the late 1960s, Medigas has been a leader in serving the Canadian healthcare market with the provision of home oxygen therapy, respiratory services, medical gases and related medical equipment. Everything we do is born out of our commitment to help people live better lives and to support the medical professionals who make it all possible.

Primary Purpose

The Healthcare Professional is responsible for initiation of prescribed respiratory therapy in the office, or the client home including assessment, education, documentation, and follow-up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance. Promotion of products and services to referral sources, including educational in-services to medical/healthcare communities is an integral part of the job.

Key Accountabilities

• Initiate and monitor prescribed respiratory therapy in clients’ homes including assessments, education, documentation and follow up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance with therapy.
• Delivery and exchange of equipment in client’s homes may include heavy lifting of equipment up to 60lbs.
• In home client visits may include long distance travel.
• In office consultations with sleep and oxygen clients.
• Conduct respiratory equipment in-service training with various community partners.
• Promotion of products and services to referral sources.
• Build and maintain high quality client and referral relationships.
• Perform all job duties in compliance with Safety standards.
• Support in the training and development of new employees as needed.
• Participate in a regular on-call rotation.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Registered Respiratory Therapist with current registration.

Experience

• Must have CPAP training and experience.
• Minimum 2 years related experience preferred.
• Homecare and sales experience an asset.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Attention to detail and results oriented.
• Able to work under pressure and have strong sense of urgency.
• Must possess commitment to client and personal safety.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Clear Driving record/abstract.
• Must have ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Proof of full vaccination against the COVID-19 virus is required for this role.

Working Environment:

• Working out of a store.
• Interacting with clients within store locations and client residence.
• Driving to client and/or referral sites.

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, driver’s license and abstract review, and may also include reference checks, employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.