Clinical Respiratory Consultant

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At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. Were on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools products and systems to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a 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

• Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the clients goals and needs ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results delivering necessary equipment and supplies and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams as per prescription. Any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments are identifi ed and brought to the attention of the care team.

• Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance. Provides best fit facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment.

• Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.

• Provide regular follow-up to clients to assess treatment effects comfort and compliance recommending adjustments as necessary.

• Assess clients home environments for safety addressing concerns and performing quality control checks on equipment.

• Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of clinical best practices and continuing education relevant to the position.

• Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms (both digital and non-electronic).

• Uphold client confi dentiality and protect company operations by safeguarding sensitive information.

• Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.

• Provide instruction supervision and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.

• Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services including on-call duties when required.

• Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.

Are you a MATCH

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

• RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Technologist) or CCSH (Certifi ed Clinical Sleep Health) certifi cation.

• Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.

• Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills and good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy.

• Valid drivers license and clear vulnerable persons check.

• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

• Willingness to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.

• Fluent in written and spoken English with French fl uency if required.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications as well as Android.

Additional Information

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.

Disclaimer: 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 Performance

At 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.