Respiratory Therapist - Community RRT (Duncan)

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program; and Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification; and Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; and Current CPR level ''C'' or BLS HCP certificate; and Minimum of 3 years'' respiratory care experience within the past 5 years, in a variety of treatment settings such as hospital, emergency, and at least one year experience in community and/or outpatient care; and Specific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation and sleep disorders; and Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD and asthma; and Experience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; and Current membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists; and Valid BC driver''s license. Skills And Abilities Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills Ability to work independently and manage a wide-ranging caseload Ability to initiate and lead processes Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, caregivers, families, physicians, hospital and Community Health Services staff, and other community agencies Decision making and problem solving skills Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team Ability to plan, organize, set priorities and follow through Ability to use a computer Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2omqro