Clinical Oxygen Consultant
Air Liquide · Vegreville, AB Lakeland, Respiratory therapy, Canada
R10104098 Clinical Oxygen Consultant (Open)
Location:
Vegreville, AB (Lakeland) - Respiratory therapyBonnyville, AB - 50 Ave (Lakeland) - Respiratory therapy
At Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada, we believe in patient-centered care and innovation. We’re on a mission to help transform healthcare for the better. From advancing and digitizing our tools, products, and systems, to forging meaningful relationships with our patients.
Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada is a leading provider of sleep apnea tests, treatments, and home oxygen services. We partner closely with the healthcare community to deliver an exceptional patient experience that supports health, wellness, and collaborative medicine.
Ready to be part of this global family of companies making a difference in the quality of life for patients around the world?
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Oxygen Consultant to join our team in the Vegreville and Bonneyville areas. In this role, you will provide comprehensive respiratory services with a specialized focus on conducting Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) and providing oxygen therapy, clinical, and ventilatory support. You will collaborate closely with referring physicians to ensure patient safety and deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. Additionally, you will play a key role in growing our overall business by promoting our products and services to clients and healthcare professionals in the community.- Conduct full respiratory assessments and diagnostics, with a specialized focus on administering and evaluating Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) for patients in the Vegreville and Bonneyville communities.
- Develop respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with the client, physicians, and care teams based on prescriptions and established company best practices.
- Deliver necessary equipment and supplies, providing thorough education to patients.
- Provide ongoing follow-up to clients to evaluate the effects of the treatment plan, ensure comfort, and address therapy compliance.
- Assess clients' home environments for safety, identify areas of concern, and perform routine equipment quality control checks.
- Obtain informed consent from clients and maintain strict client confidentiality.
- When required, manage sleep duties including initiating prescribed PAP therapy, and providing patient education on the use and cleaning of their equipment.
- Contribute to the growth of Air Liquide Home Healthcare Canada by liaising with local healthcare professionals and providing product demonstrations/education to prospective clients.
- Protect clients and employees by strictly adhering to safety protocols, infection control policies, and established company protocols for equipment cleaning and disinfection.
- Ensure quality documentation by completing all necessary company forms (digital and non-electronic) as per policy.
- Maintain continuing education and knowledge of clinical best practices, as well as knowledge of all funding processes and systems.
__________________Are you a MATCH? Required Qualifications
- Registered Respiratory Therapist.
- Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body.
- Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills (with expertise in PFT testing preferred).
- Previous experience in the healthcare field is an asset.
- Fluent in written and spoken English (or French if required).
- Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications, and Android.
- Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive long distances in all weather conditions to cover the Vegreville and Bonneyville regions.
- Clear vulnerable persons check.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
- Ability to work independently, within a team, and without supervision while adapting to changing client environments.
- Ability to frequently lift and maneuver 22Kgs (50 lbs) unassisted on a regular basis.
- Ability to participate in a rotational after-hours on-call schedule.
- Flexibility to adjust your working schedule as business needs change, which may include evenings and weekends.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
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.