Respiratory Therapist Opportunities Jobs in Powell River, British Columbia

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Enhance quality of life from the perspective of the client/family.

Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care Professionals.

Demonstrate continuous improvement and best practice approach in respiratory practice.

Conduct various cardiac diagnostic tests such as Electrocardiogram (ECG), stress testing, and Holter Monitoring for analysis and interpretation by medical staff.

The assessment, education, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunction;

The promotion of respiratory health;

Communicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and students; and

The use of respiratory equipment or special procedures.

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One years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Grade 12, two (2) years' recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Broad knowledge of current respiratory theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.

Broad knowledge of the BCSRT clinical practice guidelines.

Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.

Completion of a professional instructional program for teaching or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Plan, implement and evaluate educational programs and equipment.

Consult, confer and collaborate with other health care providers regarding patient’s clinical concerns or requirements.

Four (4) years’ recent, related experience in an acute care setting.

Comprehensive knowledge of organization policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Comprehensive knowledge of respiratory theory and practice within a client and family centred model of care.

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Ability to conduct quality assurance tests and related activities.

Ability to organize workload and establish priorities.

Demonstrated interest in advancing best practices in COPD.

Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships.

Ability to operate related equipment.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Provides family, patient and staff education, which may include participating in established education programs.

Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education as required.

Ability to effectively deliver in-service education

Performs outpatient procedures including bronchoscopies, pediatric exercise challenges, ABG's, care of chronic ventilated patients.

Requisitions supplies and minor equipment for departmental operations within approved budget; maintains area supply inventory.

Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, record and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Provides in-service education as required.

Participates in Respiratory Therapy student education and various in-services for staff and the community as required.

Maintains documentation by ensuring reports, records and workload statistics are complete and accurate according to established departmental standards.

Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care goals, therapeutic/diagnostic strategies and program related issues.

Participates in meetings and departmental committees and contributes to problem identification and resolution.

Performs other related duties as required.

Employer paid comprehensive benefits package

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Relocation allowance for eligible positions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job stability and team environment

Participates in and provides various in-service educational programs on the use of respiratory equipment for hospital staff as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of all aspects of Respiratory Therapy, including Pulmonary Function and Laboratory Quality Control procedures.

Sets up, calibrates, monitors, and maintains equipment such as ventilators, respiratory monitors, and medical gas administration devices.

Provides test data and treatment information for interpretation by medical staff, and makes recommendations for the technical application of respiratory therapy.

Performs arterial punctures and/or collects arterial samples via arterial lines for arterial blood gas analysis.

As directed by Physician''s order, administers therapeutic treatments, such as aerosol, humidity, and medical gas therapy.

Employer paid comprehensive benefits package

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Relocation allowance for eligible positions

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job stability and team environment

Programs Pulmonary Rehab, Community RT, Home Oxygen, Asthma/COPD Education Clinics.

The resources and infrastructure that Interior Health offers to support your practice.

Benefit from working within a supportive and fun team based environment.

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

Procedures and Therapies: Intubations, Arterial Lines, C-Section attendance, Surfactant Administration

One years’ recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Home care experience is an asset.

Knowledge of current respiratory theory and practice within a client centred model for care.

Skill in the use of respiratory and other equipment and techniques appropriate to the area of specialty

Second language requirement will be duly noted on job posting, if required.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

One years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Broad knowledge of current respiratory theory and practice within a client/family centred model for care.

Broad knowledge of the BCSRT clinical practice guidelines.

Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.

Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Broad knowledge of CSRT standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines.

Broad knowledge of current respiratory care theory and practices within a client/family centred model of care.

Basic knowledge of research process and methodology.

Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.

Demonstrated computer skills including the ability to effectively use a computerized client care information system.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Work effectively in highly stressful environments

Work independently with limited supervision

Make decisions in emergency situations and establish priorities

Physically able to carry out the duties of the position

Operate related equipment, including a computer

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

Access to our in-house learning and development centre

Job stability and generous vacation entitlement

Employee Health and Wellness programs

Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice

Recognition of previous experience in determining starting salary

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals

Access to our in-house learning and development centre

Job stability and generous vacation entitlement

Employee Health and Wellness programs

Opportunities for career advancement and specialization in different areas of practice