At VitalAire we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancement and digitization of our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients. VitalAire is Canada’s 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? How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? VitalAire is currently recruiting a highly energetic and motivated Respiratory Therapist / RN for our New Glasgow branch. This is a 12-month contract position.
The Role:
1. The RT/RN provides all respiratory services with a focus on providing oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety.
2. Provides quality care by conducting a full respiratory assessment; diagnostics as applicable; assessing and evaluating test results; delivering of equipment and supplies as required; developing respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with the client, physicians and care teams as per prescription and established company best practices.
3. Provides appropriate follow-up to clients to evaluate effects of treatment plan, comfort of client when using treatment and addresses compliance with therapy. Assess clients home environment for safety, identifies and addresses areas of concern, and performs equipment quality control checks on a recurring basis.
4. Contributes to the growth of Air Liquide Healthcare by liaising with healthcare professionals; providing information/literature to prospective clients; providing demonstration/education of products and services to prospective clients. Maintains continuing education and knowledge of clinical best practices.
5. Responsible for complying and maintaining knowledge of all funding processes and systems. When required participates in sleep duties including initiating PAP therapy when prescribed.
Are you a MATCH?
1. Registered Respiratory Therapist / Registered Nurse Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
2. Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
3. Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills
4. Valid driver’s license + Clear vulnerable persons check
5. Previous experience in healthcare field an asset
6. Ability to participate in a rotational after-hours on call schedule
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android
Additional Information: VitalAire provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. 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.
Our Differences make our Performance: 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. A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be
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