Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Clinical Respiratory Consultant (Open) – Brooks, AB R10079933 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. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better by advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, and forging meaningful relationships with our patients. Overview The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides all respiratory services with a focus on Sleep Diagnostics and Therapeutics to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety. The incumbent will work directly with all clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver high quality clinical evidence based care. The role also involves continuously growing the overall business through excellent customer service. Responsibilities Conduct appointments and set-up of equipment for sleep diagnostic testing based on American Academy Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines. Evaluate client therapies based on referrals and determine respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians. Initiate PAP therapy when prescribed, providing patients with education, instructions of use, and cleaning and maintaining of their equipment. Provide appropriate regular follow-up to clients to evaluate effects of therapeutic care, recommending adjustments and modifications if required to increase compliance and comfort with therapy. Actively promote related products and provide solutions to client needs. Maintain up-to-date continuing education related to the position to ensure clients receive current therapies and devices. Recognize the importance of client safety within the Air Liquide Healthcare organization. Follow established company protocols for cleaning and disinfection of all equipment. Complete all required administration tasks. Maintain knowledge of all funding processes and systems. Ensure quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic) as per policy. Maintain client confidentiality and protect Air Liquide Healthcare’s operations by keeping information confidential. Seek continuous improvement of the branch operation by evaluating processes and workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities. Provide new staff and student instruction, supervision and evaluation when necessary. Qualifications Registered Nurse or RPN/LPN. CPSGT, RPSGT or CCSH. College Certificate or Diploma in a Technical/Medical Science field where permitted. Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body. Good knowledge of obstructive sleep apnea and CPAP therapy. Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and 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. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr