Saint John Respiratory Therapist - Polysomnograpy Technologist (RT06) PCN 9253648

JOB PURPOSE

The Respiratory Therapist 6 is therapeutic and diagnostic work providing respiratory services to patients with respiratory sleep disorders and daytime alertness issues. Work includes performing and evaluating sleep and wake studies to obtain quality recordings for specialist interpretation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed with the New Brunswick Association of Respiratory Therapy.

• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

May be required to provide guidance, training and orientation to other Respiratory Therapist staff, students and other health care professionals.

These job duties are only the basic and prime duties of the job, related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the service

POLYSOMNOGRAPHY TESTING

• Review patient chart, orders, and protocols.
• Interview, assess and educate patients.
• Instruct patients for sleep laboratory or outpatient testing.
• Prepare patients, set up and calibrate equipment.
• Monitor patients and screens during inpatient testing.
• Perform monthly quality assurance reviews.

DATA ANALYSIS

• Analyze and score recordings, and correlate data to patient diaries (if applicable).
• Enter data and send report for interpretation by a specialist.

EQUIPMENT

• Assemble and calibrate equipment.
• Ensure equipment is properly processed by following infection prevention protocols.

EDUCATION

• Educate patients on sleep hygiene.
• Deliver education sessions to various healthcare professionals/providers and students.

DOCUMENTATION

• Document assessments, interventions, and communications with care team/third parties

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon's Terms of Employment

Competencies identified by Horizon Health Network

• Attention to Detail
• Analytical Thinking
• Interpersonal Relations
• Mentoring
• Patient/Client Focus
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Results Orientation
• Teamwork and Collaboration

Interested? Apply Today!

Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.

About Horizon's Recruitment Process

We thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Horizon's recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon's hiring purposes.

Diversity Statement

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.