From Quebec and Moncton to Halifax, our mission continues to grow !
At Biron Sleep Care, we are passionate about helping people sleep better and live better. Today, we are excited to extend that mission to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
As we embark on this new chapter, we are looking for a Respiratory Therapist who shares our commitment to clinical excellence and an exceptional patient experience.
✨ Because every great journey begins with someone who wants to make a meaningful difference.
Important Information
- This is a permanent, full-time position (37.5 hours per week)
- This role follows a hybrid work model including home care and virtual consultations.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable access to a vehicle are required
Your role is important :
- The respiratory therapist is responsible for the clinical pathway of sleep care patients. These activitiesare carried out digitally, via chat and teleconsultations, as well as face-to-face.
- He supports patients and referring professionals in the screening of sleep disorders and positions diagnostic or therapeutic services to respond appropriately to the patient's needs.
- He guides patients in the appropriation of their health conditions following a diagnostic test.
- He relates the patient's signs, symptoms and pathophysiology to a potential sleep disorder.
- He accompanies patients through their treatment pathway (CPAP or other treatments) and helps to mobilize them in their care pathway.
- He is responsible for validating the concordance between the medical prescription and the equipment programming, and for ensuring patient adherence to therapy.
- He applies the therapeutic adherence protocol, ensuring periodic and adhoc follow-ups according to the different patient profiles.
- He helps patients develop healthy lifestyle habits that contribute to good sleep, through sleep hygiene consultations.
- As part of his activities, he prioritizes urgent cases that do not respond to the therapeutic adherence, protocol and/or the sleep hygiene consultation for medical follow-up.
- He applies the protocols of the various consultations (screening, post-diagnosis, therapeutic adherenceand sleep hygiene) and records all the information prescribed.
General duties and responsibilities :
- Carrying out consultations with patients: screening, post-diagnosis, getting to know their sleep better and sleep hygiene;
- Perform all activities digitally (teleconsultation, chat, web platforms, etc.)
- Contribute to face-to-face activities, according to operational needs;
- Ensure the development of our online services approach in conjunction with operations colleagues;
- Contribute to the drafting of procedures and work instructions for online tools and services (chat, teleconsultation, boutique, patient platform, etc.).
- Obtain the necessary consents to share health data with another healthcare professional and/or to sales policies;
- Apply protocols associated with consultations;
- Present treatment options to patients based on their condition and preferences;
- Collaborate on device selection based on prescription and customer needs;
- Collaborate on mask selection to find the optimum interface;
- Teach positive pressure therapy when required;
- Teach patients the pathophysiology of sleep apnea;
- Document in the patient's file the optimal choice of mask and PCC device according to the patient's morphology and clinical condition during the post-diagnostic consultation;
- Ensure therapeutic follow-up according to the therapeutic adherence protocol;
- Collaborate in teaching the installation of equipment for ambulatory diagnostic studies, when required; Complete administrative documentation, verify contact information, process payment for services, when required;
- Contribute to the training of respiratory therapist colleagues;
- Contribute to the smooth running of the company;
Skills profile :
- Diploma of Collegial Studies in Respiratory Therapy and Anesthesia or in Respiratory Therapies;
- Member of the Nova Scotia regulator of Respisatory Therapy (NSRRT);
- Natural aptitude for teaching and communication;
- Have a natural curiosity for computers and technology;
- Be customer service oriented;
- Ability to listen and work as part of a team;
- Self-control and autonomy;
- Master problem-solving and make the right decisions;
- Be an agent of change and have the ability to adapt.
What We Offer
- An excellent quality of life in a dynamic and growing environment
- A comprehensive benefits package, including telemedicine services
- A culture focused on performance, ingenuity, and caring
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of thousands of people
Pay: $29.09-$45.15 per hour
Work Location: In person
