Respiratory Therapist

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 ExperienceGraduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program; andCanadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification; andCertified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; andCurrent CPR level "C" or BLS HCP certificate; andMinimum 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; andSpecific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation and sleep disorders; andKnowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD and asthma; andExperience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; andCurrent membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists; andValid BC driver's license.Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated interpersonal, organizational and teaching skillsAbility to work independently and manage a varied caseloadAbility to initiate and lead processesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, caregivers, families, physicians, hospital and Community Health Services staff, and other community agenciesDecision making and problem solving skillsAbility to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary teamAbility to plan, organize, set priorities and follow throughAbility to use a computerPhysical ability to carry out the duties of the position #J-18808-Ljbffr