Student Respiratory Therapist (CPAP & Oxygen Therapy)

About the role

Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, which provides sleep apnea tests, treatments and home oxygen services, is recruiting student respiratory therapists for its various locations across Canada. The therapist educates clients, initiates CPAP and oxygen therapy, performs assessments, follows up on treatment and works with referring physicians to ensure patient safety.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a full respiratory assessment, including diagnostics and evaluation of test results
• Develop respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with the client, physicians and care teams
• Provide follow-up to evaluate treatment effects, client comfort and compliance
• Assess the home environment for safety and perform recurring equipment quality control checks
• Prepare funding documents and facilitate payment
• When required, participate in sleep duties and initiate PAP therapy when prescribed
• Fit facial interfaces for long-term CPAP or bilevel treatment and educate patients on product use
• Ensure all documentation and forms to start therapy are completed

Required profile

• Working towards becoming a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
• Previous healthcare experience is an asset
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted and to work a rotational after-hours on-call schedule
• Valid driver's licence and clear vulnerable persons check

Required skills

• Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android

What we offer

• Salary, bonus, flexible benefits and a pension plan
• Career progression and tuition reimbursement
• Standard hours and personal time off
• Potential sign-on and/or retention bonus depending on location