Respiratory Therapist - Community RRT

Island Health; Duncan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Community Respiratory Therapist to provide assessment and treatment in patient homes and hospitals. This role emphasizes the importance of patient and staff safety and includes responsibilities in a multidisciplinary team. Qualifications require relevant education, certification, and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' respiratory care experience in various treatment settings.
• Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy consultation, assessment, and treatment.
• Identify potential clients for program admission.
• Plan and execute treatment programs in clients' homes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program

CSRT certification

Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE)

Current CPR level 'C' or BLS HCP certificate

Valid BC driver's license

Job description

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager, while maintaining close professional links with Respiratory Therapy Services, the Community Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team in CHS to provide respiratory therapy consultation assessment and treatment of CHS clients. The Community RRT is responsible for identifying potential clients for program admission and linking with other CHS members and physicians to ensure that admission criteria are met. The Community RRT plans and carries out a treatment program for each client, which may include assessment and treatment in the client's own home, and in-hospital consultation for discharge. This position acts as a resource for physicians, other members of CHS and provides input regarding future initiatives and directions of CHS.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience

• Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program; and
• Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification; and
• Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; and
• Current CPR level "C" or BLS HCP certificate; and
• Minimum of 3 years' respiratory care experience within the past 5 years, in a variety of treatment settings such as hospital, emergency, and at least one year experience in community and/or outpatient care; and
• Specific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation and sleep disorders; and
• Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD and asthma; and
• Experience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; and
• Current membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists; and
• Valid BC driver's license.
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
• Ability to initiate and lead processes
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, caregivers, families, physicians, hospital and Community Health Services staff, and other community agencies
• Decision making and problem solving skills
• Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to plan, organize, set priorities and follow through
• Ability to use a computer
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
  
  

Link To Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5112.pdf

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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