Respiratory Therapist/COPD Educator - Respiratory Therapy

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health•Lower Sackville, NS

1d•CA$37 - CA$48•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in collaboration with the physician and other health care professionals. The respiratory therapist also participates in education of patients, families and other health care providers. The respiratory therapist will be the primary individual for the Pulmonary Rehab program. This position is focused on pulmonary function testing but also is responsible for education sessions with patients & families regarding Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) & asthma referrals. The successful candidate will be expected to be competent in pulmonary function testing including spirometry, lung volumes and diffusion capacity testing and must have a working knowledge of current ATS standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Therapy.
Currently licensed with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists.
A minimum of two years' experience in Respiratory Therapy.
Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams.
Current certification in BCLS.
Proof of completion of an approved COPD Educators program (CRE) or equivalent; or willingness to complete after hiring.
Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, videoconferencing).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in the relevant practice area (i.e., Respiratory clinic, community-based care, chronic disease management, asthma/COPD education).
Experience conducting spirometry and/or pulmonary function testing.
Competencies in other languages, French preferred.

Responsibilities

Provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders.
Collaboration with physicians and other health care professionals.
Education of patients, families, and other health care providers.
Primary individual for the Pulmonary Rehab program.
Focus on pulmonary function testing, including spirometry, lung volumes, and diffusion capacity testing.
Conducting education sessions with patients and families regarding COPD and asthma referrals.
Maintaining a working knowledge of current ATS standards.