Clinical Respiratory Consultant

Air Liquide•Kitchener, ON

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. The Clinical Respiratory Consultant at VitalAire Home Healthcare in Cambridge, Ontario provides comprehensive respiratory services, focusing on sleep diagnostics and therapeutics, as well as, oxygen therapy, clinical and ventilatory support. This role involves collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety while working directly with clients, referral sources, and funding agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for promoting our products and services and continuously works on growing the overall business through excellent customer service.

Requirements

Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills.
Good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy is an asset
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, with French fluency if required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.

Responsibilities

Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance.
Provides “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.
Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client's goals and needs, ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription.
Any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments are identified and brought to the attention of the care team.
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 on-call duties when required.
Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.
Participate in on-call rotation and other duties as required.