Jobs
>
Halifax

    Respiratory Therapist - Halifax, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description

    About the Opportunity

    Under the direction of the Health Services Manager, the Respiratory Therapist works in the Pulmonary Function Lab to perform applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic breathing tests on patients to determine lung function These tests allow the physician to monitor the severity of impairment, disease progression, course of treatment and assess occupational suitability for professions requiring excellent cardio-pulmonary health. In addition, the Respiratory Therapist performs cardio-pulmonary stress tests and bronchial provocation testing. Other major responsibilities include teaching of Dalhousie University Respiratory Therapy students and other health care professionals, calibration and quality control of all equipment, and active participation in various research projects.

    About You

    We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

    • Successful completion of a Respiratory Therapy program from an accredited institution
    • Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care Exams
    • Current registration with the Nova Scotia College of Respiratory Therapists
    • Registration with Canadian Association of Cardio-Pulmonary Technologists (CACPT) preferred
    • Current certification in BCLS
    • Previous spirometry experience required
    • Previous care coordinator experience an asset
    • Certified repiratory/asthma/COPD educator an asset
    • Smoking cessation experience an asset
    • Prior experience in time management, conflict resolution and information management an asset
    • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
    • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

    Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

    Hours

    • Permanent Full-time, % FTE, 75 hours biweekly

    Compensation and Incentives

    $ $40.66 Hourly

    Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.



  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    About the Opportunity · Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in colla ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Part time

    About the Opportunity · Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in colla ...

  • Nova Scotia Health Authority

    Respiratory Therapist

    22 hours ago


    Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Part time

    About the Opportunity · Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills, and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment, and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in col ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    About the Opportunity · Under the direction of the Manager, the Respiratory Therapist applies their knowledge, skills and judgment in the provision of diagnostic, assessment and therapeutic modalities to assist in the management of cardiorespiratory and related disorders in colla ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    · ​Req ID: 153356 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII · Department: OPCZ CRIT Respiratory Therapy HI · Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 6 position(s) · Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position · Posti ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada

    Education: Bachelor's degree · Experience: Experience an asset · Work setting · Hospital/medical facility or clinic · Public or community health centre · Health care institution, facility or clinic · Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses · Certificate of Registry from ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax Regional Municipality, Canada

    Education: · Expérience: · Education · Bachelor's degree · Work setting · Hospital/medical facility or clinic · Public or community health centre · Health care institution, facility or clinic · Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses · Certificate of Registry from the ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    · ​Req ID: 151277 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII · Department: OPCZ CRIT Hyperbaric Chamber · Type of Employment: PermanentHourly PT (40% FTE) x 1 position(s) · Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position · Posting Cl ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    ​Req ID: 179301 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII · Department: OPCZ Pulmonary Function Lab · Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) · Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position · Posting Closi ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    ​Req ID: 161471 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII · Department: OPCZ CRIT Hyperbaric Chamber · Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s) · Status: NSGEUHealthcare Position · Posting Clos ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada Full time

    Req ID: 152045 · Company: Nova Scotia Health · Location: CentralZone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII · Department: OPCZ CRIT Respiratory Therapy HI · Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment(100%FTE) x 4position(s) · Status: NSGEUHealthcare Posit ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    **Req ID**:155753** · **Company: Nova Scotia Health** · **Location**:Central** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** · **Department**:OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin** · **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** · **Statu ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    **Req ID**:155753** · **Company: Nova Scotia Health** · **Location**:Central** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** · **Department**:OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin** · **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** · **Statu ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    **Req ID**:175147** · **Company: Nova Scotia Health** · **Location**:Central** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** · **Department**:OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin** · **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** · **Statu ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    **Req ID**:146520** · **Company: Nova Scotia Health** · **Location**:Central** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** · **Department**:OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin** · **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly FT** (**100%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** · **Statu ...


  • Nova Scotia Health Authority Halifax, Canada

    **Req ID**:148674** · **Company: Nova Scotia Health** · **Location**:Central** Zone, **Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII** · **Department**:OPCZ PERI Anaesthesia Admin** · **Type of Employment**:Permanent** **Hourly PT** (**80%** FTE) x **1** position(s)** · **Status ...