We are currently recruiting for our next amazing hire as a Full Time Registered Respiratory Therapist in the Stratford/Kitchener/Waterloo region, Ontario. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for assessment and initiation of Home Oxygen Therapy in Stratford/Kitchener/Waterloo and neighbouring communities.
About us
ONTARIO HOME HEALTH is one of Ontario’s largest independent providers of home respiratory services and home care equipment and supplies. We strive to exceed expectations and support our patients to change their lives for the better.
We remain locally owned and are in our 30th year of service with locations in Stratford, Cambridge, Guelph, Orangeville, Owen Sound, Collingwood, and Durham. Our dynamic team includes respiratory therapists, rehab professionals, service technicians, and other paramedical staff. Our success to date is the result of committed people, dedication to our clients and the embrace of technology.
Come join talented and like-minded people from across Ontario who care passionately about our clients and communities. Collaborate openly with peers to combine care for patients with improved quality of life through respiratory care and mobility. We value creativity and initiative as we work together to provide the best therapeutic support we can achieve. Best of all, we care for one another too. We work as a strong team, and our caregivers are cared for by their peers and leaders alike.
About you
Are you an entrepreneurial Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)? Can you confidently initiate Home Oxygen therapy and other respiratory services such as CPAP, APAP, BiPAP, as prescribed by local health care professionals? Can you provide instruction & leadership to our patients, key-opinion leaders & clinical staff? Our RRT’s work directly with home care clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver the highest level of patient care possible. If this sounds like you, then we encourage you to apply now.
About the role:
Registered Respiratory Therapist, full-time with requirement to participate in a shared on-call scheduled rotation. The role, in this capacity, is to educate and provide quality healthcare services to our homecare and institutional clients. We promote a safe, inclusive, socially responsible environment where you will work collaboratively as part of a diverse team – passionate about helping people breathe and move.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assessment and Initiation of Oxygen therapy – Initiate the prescribed respiratory therapy in client’s homes including assessments, education, documentation, and follow up to ensure equipment performance and client compliance.
- Promote oxygen and PAP therapy and services to referral sources, including educational in-services to medical/healthcare communities.
- Manage all aspects of client relationships.
- Expand brand awareness of Ontario Home Health in your assigned market.
- Provide troubleshooting with medical devices.
- Perform all job duties in compliance with standards.
- Provide guidance to team members on how to deliver service consistent with Customer Service Standards.
- Proactively recognize and provide training and development as needed.
- Ongoing client monitoring to ensure equipment performance and client compliance
- Fit clients with appropriate mask interfaces and CPAP units for home use.
- Obtain informed consent in order to initiate therapy.
- Facilitate payment by preparation of funding documents, maintaining knowledge of funding programs.
- Protect clients and employees by adhering to safety and infection control policies and protocols.
- Attend workshop/education sessions to ensure product knowledge is current.
- Prepare reports, on-calls and activities.
- Be accountable for maintenance and security of equipment used.
- Participation in on-call after hours.
Qualifications:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRTO) – ESSENTIAL
- Entrepreneurial patient centric mentality
- Highly skilled in Cardio-Respiratory assessment.
- Possesses a Class G license with a clean drivers abstract.
- Ability to independently lift and transport items up to 50lbs
- Possesses some level of relevant industry experience.
- Proficient operating Respiratory Equipment (OCD’s, CPAP, PF’s and spirometry).
- Fluent English required (reading, writing and oral).
- Current CPR and First Aid Training is considered an asset.
- Technically proficient with Microsoft business tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Portrays a strong image of professionalism.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to dynamically assess priorities & work efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
- Team Player
- Well organized, keeping track of actionable tasks with precision.
- Strong sense of accountability to peers, patients and profession.
- Manages themselves well in situations of urgency.
- Habitual charting skills with clarity and detail.
- Steadfast commitment to all aspects of workplace safety.
- Recognizes their role as a Brand Ambassador for Ontario Home Health.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and vacation
- Competitive benefit package
- Company Vehicle
- Standard working hours for better work/life balance
- Tuition reimbursement & career development programs
Salary: $60,000-65,000 per year with room to grow
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime