Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Lab
About The Position
Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing, and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres, and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators, and creative thinkers today. Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there's a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here. Under the direction of the Health Services Manager, the Respiratory Therapist works in the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic breathing tests on patients to determine lung function These tests allow the physician to monitor the severity of impairment, disease progression, course of treatment and assess occupational suitability for professions requiring excellent cardio-pulmonary health. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist performs cardio-pulmonary stress tests and bronchial provocation testing. Other major responsibilities include teaching of Dalhousie University Respiratory Therapy students and other health care professionals, calibration and quality control of all equipment, and active participation in various research projects.
Requirements
- Successful completion of a Respiratory Therapy program from an accredited institution
- Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams
- Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
- Previous spirometry experience required
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Nice To Haves
- Registration with Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) preferred
- Previous care coordinator experience an asset
- Certified repiratory/asthma/COPD educator an asset
- Smoking cessation experience an asset
- Prior experience in time management, conflict resolution and information management an asset
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic breathing tests on patients to determine lung function.
- Monitor the severity of impairment, disease progression, and course of treatment.
- Assess occupational suitability for professions requiring excellent cardio-pulmonary health.
- Perform cardio-pulmonary stress tests.
- Perform bronchial provocation testing.
- Teach Dalhousie University Respiratory Therapy students and other health care professionals.
- Perform calibration and quality control of all equipment.
- Participate in various research projects.
Benefits
- $36.69 - $48.33 hourly
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
