Clinical Respiratory Consultant, Kitchener

R10090322 Clinical Respiratory Consultant (Open) Location: Kitchener, ON (186)– Respiratory therapy

Responsibilities

Initiate and manage CPAP therapy as prescribed, providing education and instructions on equipment use and maintenance. Provide“best fit” facial interface for long‑term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment.

Conduct appointments and set up equipment for sleep diagnostic testing in accordance with American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) guidelines.

Provide regular follow‑up to clients to assess treatment effects, comfort, and compliance, recommending adjustments as necessary.

Conduct full respiratory assessments to meet the client’s goals and needs, ensuring quality care. This includes assessing and evaluating test results, delivering necessary equipment and supplies, and determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams, as per prescription. Identify and communicate any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments to the care team.

Assess clients’ home environments for safety, address concerns, and perform quality‑control checks on equipment.

Liaise with healthcare professionals to promote Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, providing information and demonstrations of products and services to prospective clients.

Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of clinical best practices and pursue continuing education relevant to the position.

Ensure compliance with funding processes and systems, and maintain accurate documentation through completion of company forms (both digital and non‑electronic).

Uphold client confidentiality and protect company operations by safeguarding sensitive information.

Adhere to safety and infection control policies and protocols to protect clients and employees.

Provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation for new staff and students as needed.

Participate in oxygen and other respiratory services, including on‑call duties when required.

Seek continuous improvement in branch operations by evaluating processes and participating in quality improvement activities.

Participate in on‑call rotation and other duties as required.

Qualifications

Respiratory Therapist (RT) / Registered Nurse (RN) / Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).

Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.

Strong cardio‑respiratory assessment skills.

Good knowledge of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and CPAP therapy is an asset.

Valid driver’s license and clear vulnerable persons check.

Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

Willingness to participate in a rotational after‑hours on‑call schedule.

Fluent in written and spoken English; French fluency is an advantage.

Working knowledge of Microsoft and Google applications, as well as Android.

Additional Information Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualification, and other job‑related reasons. This job grade falls within a salary band starting at the minimum of $60,000 with opportunity for advancement.

Disclaimer: Please note that the job titles listed on this job posting may differ from those used in our internal job descriptions/position titles. While the titles may vary, the roles and responsibilities remain consistent.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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