Respiratory Therapist - Community RRT

Island Health; Port Alberni; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority is seeking a Community Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide consultations and treatments to clients in various settings. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, ensuring clients receive comprehensive care. Qualifications include a respiratory therapy degree, certifications, and relevant experience. This role may require travel to client homes, and a valid BC driver's license is necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' respiratory care experience within the past 5 years.
• Experience in various treatment settings such as hospital and community care.
• Specific training in pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory home care.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy consultation, assessment, and treatment.
• Plan and carry out treatment programs in clients' homes.
• Act as a resource for physicians and other health care providers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program

Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists certification

Certified Respiratory Educator certification

Job description

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