Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
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Respiratory home care company
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Perform diagnostic tests
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Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
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Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment
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Advise patients on health care
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Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
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Conduct patient interviews, physical assessments and take medical histories
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Provide health maintenance education
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Provide information and care for patients during tests
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - R.R.T.
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Registered polysomnographic technologist (RPGST)
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Registration with the Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT)
Experience and specialization
Respiratory therapist specialization
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Sleep disorders
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Respiratory home care
Additional information
Security and safety
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Criminal record check
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Eligible for professional liability insurance
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Fast-paced environment
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Work under pressure
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Manual dexterity
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Attention to detail
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Hand-eye co-ordination
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Combination of sitting, standing, walking
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Bending, crouching, kneeling
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Sitting
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Standing for extended periods
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Ability to distinguish between colours
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Repetitive tasks
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Dependability
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Interpersonal awareness
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Judgement
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Reliability
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Team player
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Client focus
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Initiative
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Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
Other benefits
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.