Moncton Respiratory Therapist - Pulmonary Function Laboratory (RT04) PCN 1001792

JOB PURPOSE

The Respiratory Therapist 4 is responsible for providing therapeutic and diagnostic work utilizing specialized skills for the investigation and treatment of pulmonary and cardiovascular disorders

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.
• Related and allied duties may be assigned from time to time as may become necessary to the operation of the service.

ASSESSMENT AND TESTING

• Review patient history, charts, and tests.
• Perform cardio-respiratory and safety assessments.
• Assess medication administration techniques and effectiveness.
• Perform preliminary diagnostic procedures (invasive and non-invasive) and specific pulmonary function tests (PFT).
• Provide diagnostic test results to physicians.

TREATMENT

• Evaluate patient response and administer adjunctive therapies during PFT testing (Ex. Dose inhalers, oxygen, etc.), as needed.

EDUCATION

• Provide education to patients.
• May recommend referral to a respiratory clinic or other healthcare services.
• Deliver education sessions to various healthcare professionals/providers and students.

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.