Respiratory Therapist

7 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Respiratory Therapist to join our Home Oxygen Program team in Vancouver, BC. As a Respiratory Therapist, you will be responsible for assessing clients and their oxygen systems in various settings, providing ongoing respiratory care, and enhancing quality of life.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess clients and their oxygen systems in homes, clinics, or community settings
  • Provide ongoing respiratory care to clients with various illnesses or diseases
  • Enhance quality of life from the client's perspective
  • Liaise with internal and external partners regarding care and therapies
  • Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice
  • Maintain and advance own clinical competence
  • Participate in committees, teams, and research projects as assigned
Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
  • Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam
  • Eligibility for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists and BC Society of Respiratory Therapists
  • Valid driver's license for local area travel
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Broad knowledge of The National Alliance of Respiratory Therapy Regulatory Bodies (NARTRB) National Competency Framework
  • Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client-centered model of care
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Proven ability to work independently and develop/maintain collaborative working relationships
  • Proven ability to adapt to the changing health system and understanding of the broad determinants of health
  • Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and respond appropriately
  • Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others
  • Skill in the use of respiratory and other equipment and techniques
  • General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care
  • Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety
  • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in various settings and with diverse populations
  • Computer literacy in the use of common computer applications
  • Ability to physically perform the duties of the position
Why Join Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to over one million BC residents. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve, and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

  • Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and municipal pension plan
  • Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Wellness supports, including counseling, critical incident, and innovative wellness services available to employees and their immediate families
  • Award-winning recognition programs to honor staff, medical staff, and volunteers
  • Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.



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