Respiratory Therapist, Prince George BC

Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Clinician, Prince Rupert, BC

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist/Respiratory Clinician (Clinical 2 and 3) – 2 FT Perm positions
Reports to: Regional Manager (Site Supervision and Operational Efficiency).
Location: Prince George

The Respiratory Therapist will be committed to providing excellent service to shareholders that include clients, potential clients, shared services, and the branch team. The incumbent will screen clients for sleep disorders as well as instruct and educate clients about them and the use of CPAP, BIPAP and APAP therapy to correct the condition; helping clients to manage their sleep disorder while providing ongoing support. The Respiratory Therapist will work closely with the client’s physician to assess and provide for Oxygen needs and ongoing maintenance. Participation in the education of healthcare workers and the general public regarding sleep disorders as well as the marketing of IRS products and services. The incumbent will carry out all responsibilities while promoting a high standard of Professional behavior, team cooperation while maintaining confidentiality and endeavor to fulfill Independent Respiratory Services’ mission, vision, and values.

Independent Respiratory Services is dedicated to compensating and supporting our employees by offering:

Competitive wages and benefits
Professional development programs
On call Stipend
Pension plan
Support for work/life balance

Our Mission is to provide the highest level of respiratory health care available. We exist to enable our clients to lead healthy lives through the use of industry leading sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy expertise, continuing service and client education. Honesty, integrity and technical competence are the foundation of our company. Our success is reflected in our client’s satisfaction and well-being. IRS is the leader in providing sleep apnea and home oxygen therapy solutions across British Columbia, with over 40 service locations from Vancouver Island to the Rocky Mountains.

Key Responsibilities

Maintains current product knowledge on an ongoing basis
Responsible for increasing sales in the area
Marketing of products and services throughout the medical community
Participating in talks and luncheons and in-services, to educate the healthcare professionals and the general public
Provide excellent customer service to our clients
Manage a full patient load
Able to participate in the afterhours on-call rotation
Achieving predetermined sales goals
Closing titrations/sales in a reasonable time frame
Attend staff and sales meetings
Provide coverage for other branches as required
Assist CSC’s with all aspects of the office environment
Completion of accurate chart notes, clinical work, and reports in a timely manner

Required Education and Qualifications

These are the qualifications necessary for someone to be considered for this position. All qualifications must comply with provincial human rights legislation.

Diploma: Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy Diploma Program
- Ongoing membership with CSRT and BCSRT
- Valid class five driver’s license
Knowledge: Strong knowledge of Microsoft office products, word, excel, power point
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Previous clinical experience will be beneficial
Training: Equivalent combination of education and experience an asset
CPR or BCLS would be an asset

Essential Competencies

Must be resourceful and able to work in an environment of continual change
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Critical Thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Able to prioritize, organize and work efficiently
Problem solving skills
Solution focused decision making
Caring about customers and clients

Working Conditions

The incumbent is required to sit for long periods of time
Maybe required to attend clients at their homes or institutions
Maybe required to work with challenging clients
Occasionally may need to lift up to 50 pounds
May be exposed to cleaning solutions
May be required to provide coverage for other branches as required

Qualified individuals are to submit a letter of intent to apply to Joanne Meilleur@ joanne.meilleur@airliquide.com with copy to hiring Manager – Darren d.martsinkiw@irscanada.ca by noon on Monday, November the 2nd.