Respiratory Therapist | Community (Vernon)

Respiratory Therapist | Community (Vernon)

16 Oct
|
Interior Health
|
Vernon

16 Oct

Interior Health

Vernon

Position SummaryWe are hiring for a permanent part time 0.95fte Community Respiratory Therapist in Vernon. Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.Days of WorkRotatingShift times/Hours of work08:00 to 16:00 and 08:00 to 17:19What we offerWe are a B.C. top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.Competitive pay with recognition of previous experienceEmployer-paid benefits, including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension planRelocation assistance for eligible positionsFour weeks vacation with one year of continuous serviceEducation and career development opportunitiesMentorship programs for new graduates and internationally educated professionalsCanada and B.C. student loan forgiveness for eligible professions and locationsEmployee and family assistance program, plus exclusive employee discountsAbout the roleThe Community Respiratory Therapist works within the hospital and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to Community Respiratory Therapy:The promotion of respiratory healthThe assessment, education,



treatment and rehabilitation of patients with respiratory dysfunctionCommunicating and demonstrating community and hospital based respiratory care procedures to other health care professionals and studentsThe use of respiratory equipment or special proceduresAbout usWe are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.About this locationThe thriving city of Vernon is home to approx. 40,000 residents, situated at the northern end of the sunny Okanagan Valley within a short drive to Kelowna International Airport and UBC Okanagan. The city is home to a diverse arts community and boasts major amenities within close proximity to three stunning lakes and Silver Star Mountain Resort.QualficationsGraduation from a recognized program in Respiratory TherapySuccessful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam.Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).Two years' recent experience in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation, home oxygen, and sleep disordered breathing screening, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Current valid BC driver's license.

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🏢 Interior Health
📍 Vernon

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