Respiratory Therapist
3 weeks ago
Detailed Overview
In accordance with pulmonary lab accreditation requirements and in conjunction with the interprofessional health care team, provides Respiratory Therapy services to outpatients referred to the respiratory clinics and performs inpatient and outpatient pulmonary diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities Performs pulmonary function procedures such as spirometry, lung volume determination, diffusion capacity, inhalation challenges, arterial blood punctures, oximetry with exercise, overnight oximetry, cardiopulmonary stress tests, FeNo, sputum inductions and home oxygen assessments. Completes and maintains testing documents and records. Provides respiratory therapy services to the outpatient respiratory clinics by teaching patients and families, in individual and group settings, about pulmonary function, medication and monitoring techniques, exercise routines, and coping skills that will help patients living with chronic respiratory disease. Performs tests such as chest ausculation and physical assessments. Coordinates and conducts exercises with the patient(s) that will help improve exercise tolerance and that are consistent with the patient's care plan. Monitors pulmonary function equipment ensuring calibration and quality checks are performed, arranging for maintenance and repair as required. Supports outpatient respiratory services by participating in selected respiratory research activities, providing input into the evaluation of new equipment, providing input into new procedures and techniques for how patients can learn effective self-management of chronic respiratory disease, and providing input into the selection of new employees as requested. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. One year recent, related Respiratory Therapy experience in a clinic and diagnostic setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Level C. Skills and Abilities Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Therapy, including pulmonary function procedures, diagnostic testing and patient teaching. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families in individual and group settings. Ability to organize workload. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to operate and maintain related respiratory equipment. Physical ability to perform required duties.-
Respiratory Therapist I
4 weeks ago
Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full timeDetailed Overview Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures related to respiratory therapy: assists with in-service education and provides input into program development. Responsibilities Performs diagnostic and therapeutic assessments, interventions and follow-ups as related to respiratory therapy such as assisting with cardiopulmonary resuscitation...
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Respiratory Therapist I
1 week ago
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
2 weeks ago
Surrey, British Columbia, Canada Fraser Health Authority Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $ $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
1 week ago
Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
2 weeks ago
Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
2 weeks ago
Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
2 weeks ago
Surrey, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary rangeThe salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health?Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis Chartered...
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Respiratory Therapist I
2 weeks ago
Surrey, BC, Canada Fraser Health Full timeSalary range The salary range for this position is CAD $37.89 - $47.31 / hour Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is the heart of health care for nearly two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to six Métis...
