Respiratory Therapist
1 week ago
Island Health is seeking a part-time Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Victoria, Vancouver Island. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will play a vital role in providing expert care to patients with complex respiratory conditions.
Key Responsibilities- Assist physicians, liaison nurses, and healthcare professionals with care planning, discharge planning, follow-up, and support for complex respiratory clients.
- Provide expert care by assessing client and family needs, evaluating home-based care suitability, and creating individualized care plans.
- Offer recommendations on respiratory equipment and therapy, arrange necessary home equipment, and adjust care plans as needed.
- Provide consultation and training for clients requiring home mechanical ventilation, perform diagnostic tests upon request, and maintain detailed treatment records.
- Ensure effective communication with the healthcare team throughout the client's Community Health Services admission.
- Collaborate with physicians, liaison nurses, and other staff to identify clients who meet eligibility and clinical admission criteria for the Community RRT.
- Contribute to the development of CHS protocols, policies, and procedures, and help set future priorities and direction.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and assurance activities, including evaluating and measuring program outcomes, engaging in research studies, and identifying best practices.
- Provide education related to respiratory care and disease, including asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, pneumonia, respiratory drugs, nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and other related equipment to individuals and groups.
- Monitor and stay updated on current trends and developments in respiratory therapy and disorders by identifying learning needs, participating in educational programs and workshops, and researching information through library resources and current issue files.
- Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program.
- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification.
- Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; and Current CPR level "C" or BLS HCP certificate.
- Minimum 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.
- Specific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation, and sleep disorders.
- Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, and asthma.
- Experience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; and
- Current membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists.
- Valid BC driver's license.
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Island Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary health team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Healthcare Professionals: Work closely with members of...
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our team at Island Health. As a key member of our interdisciplinary health team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our organization.Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with Healthcare Professionals: Work closely with...
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