Job Description

At VitalAire we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We\xe2\x80\x99re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancement and digitization of our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients. VitalAire is Canada\xe2\x80\x99s 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?Respiratory Homecare Solutions, a division of Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is currently recruiting a highly energetic and motivated Clinical Sleep Consultant (RRT, RN, RPSGT, LPN) for our Kamloops branch. The Clinical Sleep Consultant provides all respiratory services with a focus on Sleep Diagnostics and Therapeutics to the client while collaborating with referring physicians and ensuring patient safety.

• 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, recommending adjustments and modifications if required to increase compliance and comfort with therapy.
• 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.
• Recognizes the importance of client safety in the Air Liquide Healthcare organization.
• Responsible for following established company protocols for the cleaning and disinfection of all equipment.
• Responsible for all required administration tasks.
• Responsible for complying and maintaining knowledge of all funding processes and systems.
• Ensures quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic) as per policy.
• Maintains client confidentiality and protects Air Liquide Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s operations by keeping information confidential.
• Seeks to continuously improve the operation of the branch by evaluating processes and workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities.
• Provides new staff and student instruction, supervision and evaluation when necessary.
• Participates in oxygen and other respiratory services including on call when required.

Are you a MATCH?

• Registered Respiratory Therapist
• RN/RPN/LPN and or RPSGT or CCSH
• 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
• Ability to drive long distances in all weather conditions
• Ability to participate in on-call rotation (as required)

Here is why you should join

• Competitive total rewards: Salary, bonus, flex benefits & pension plan
• Growth opportunities: Upward mobility, career progression, and tuition reimbursement
• Work/life integration: From standard hours to personal time off
• Inclusive workplace: Bring your whole self to work as you learn and grow
• Meaningful work: Do work that matters
• Global collaboration: Collaborate near and far by being part of a global leader
• Culture of safety: We weave safety and wellness into all that we do

Additional InformationAir Liquide Home Health Canada provides equal opportunities for all applicants and is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.Our Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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