R10087106 Clinical Respiratory Consultant (Open)


Location:
Fort St John, BC - 100th St (IRS) - Respiratory therapy


At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.
Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine.
Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?
The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides comprehensive respiratory services, focusing on oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support, as well as sleep diagnostics and therapeutics. This role involves collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring safety while working directly with clients, referral sources, and funding agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for promoting our products and services and continuously works on growing the overall business through excellent customer service.
Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription. Any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments are identified and brought to the attention of the care team.
Initiate and manage CPAP and Oxygen therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance. Provides “best fit” facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL and Oxygen treatment.
Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines and provincial regulatory requirements
Conduct appointments and set up equipment for oxygen testing in accordance with provincial and regional regulatory requirements.
Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary.
Assess clients' home environments, where applicable for safety, addressing concerns, and performing quality control checks on equipment.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position.
Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms (both digital and non-electronic).
Uphold client confidentiality and protect company operations by safeguarding sensitive information.
Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.
Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.
Participate in other respiratory services, including on-call duties when required.
Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.
Achieve measurable targets that are based on successful treatment outcomes and business performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or CCSH (Certified Clinical Sleep Health) certification.
Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills and good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) CPAP, and Oxygen therapy.
Valid driver’s license and clear vulnerable persons check.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 - 70 lbs unassisted where applicable.
Willingness to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
Fluent in written and spoken English Language.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.
Additional Information
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualification and other job-related reasons. This job grade falls within a salary band starting at the minimum of $60,000 with opportunity for advancement.
Disclaimer: Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.
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At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
