Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Air Liquide•Vancouver, BC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients. 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. Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world? How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW? VitalAire/IRS is currently recruiting a highly energetic and motivated Clinical Respiratory Consultant for our Vancouver Branch. The Clinical Respiratory Consultant provides all respiratory services with a focus on Sleep Diagnostics and Oxygen therapy to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety.

Requirements

Registered Respiratory Therapist or LPN/RN
Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist 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

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 then 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
Provides appropriate regular follow-up to clients to evaluate effects of therapeutic care
Actively promotes related products and provides solutions to client needs
Responsible for maintaining most up to date continuing education as related to the position to ensure that clients are receiving most current therapies and devices
Responsible for complying and maintaining knowledge of all funding processes
Ensures quality documentation through completion of all documentation and forms
Participates in oxygen and other respiratory services including on call when required