Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Air Liquide•Dartmouth, NS

10d•Onsite

About The Position

At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation, aiming to transform healthcare for the better through advancing and digitizing tools, products, and systems, and fostering meaningful patient relationships. As a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services, the company partners with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience. The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides comprehensive respiratory services, focusing on oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support, as well as sleep diagnostics and therapeutics. This role involves collaborating with referring physicians, ensuring patient safety, and working directly with clients, referral sources, and funding agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Additionally, the consultant is responsible for promoting Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada's products and services and continuously growing the business through excellent customer service.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills and good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy.
Valid driver’s license and clear vulnerable persons check.
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Willingness to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.

Nice To Haves

French fluency if required.

Responsibilities

Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care.
Assess and evaluate test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription.
Identify and bring any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments to the attention of the care team.
Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance.
Provide “best fit” facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment.
Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.
Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary.
Assess clients' home environments for safety, addressing concerns, and performing quality control checks on equipment.
Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position.
Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms (both digital and non-electronic).
Uphold client confidentiality and protect company operations by safeguarding sensitive information.
Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.
Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.
Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services, including starts, patient follow up, and on-call duties when required.
Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.