Respiratory Therapist II - Respiratory Benefits Consultant
- Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: Edm Gen CC AADL Resp Prg
- Primary Location: Edmonton General Hospital
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.50
- Posting End Date: 27-NOV-2018
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 06-DEC-2018
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 5
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $39.27
- Maximum Salary: $50.64
- Vehicle Requirement: N/A
Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:BCLS-HCP required. The consultant requires a specialized background with experience in AADL criteria and processes. A high level of skill in the critical review of clinical information such as arterial blood gases, overnight sleep studies, oximetry reports, detailed respiratory assessments, blood work, and ECG results is required. Advanced knowledge of respiratory therapies required (e.g. CPAP, BPAP, interpretation of sleep studies, home ventilation). Effective communicator with strong organizational skills and commitment to providing quality services. Strong client focus with the ability to understand consumer and provider perspectives. Strong track record in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Excellent computer skills required.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated experience in data analysis, auditing, development of policy and procedures, and concerns management is preferred. Experience in Level 1 Sleep Lab with the ability to stage sleep and recognize respiratory events is preferred. Experience with the Respiratory Outreach Program and home ventilators is preferred.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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