Posted 2 months ago
Respiratory Therapist - Community RRT
@ Island Health
Overview
Island Health is hiring a temporary Community Registered Respiratory Therapist to assess and treat Community Health Services clients, including in their own homes. The role involves identifying clients for program admission, building and delivering treatment plans, and supporting an interdisciplinary team and physicians. Travel is a requirement, and a valid BC driver's licence is needed.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat CHS clients, including in their homes
- Identify clients for program admission and confirm criteria with physicians
- Plan and deliver individual treatment programs
- Provide in-hospital consultation for discharge planning
- Advise physicians and CHS staff on future initiatives
Requirements summary:
- RT graduate and CSRT certification with CRE status
- Completion of COPD, asthma and chronic disease courses
- Three years of respiratory care experience, including one year in community care
- Current CPR level C or BLS HCP
- Valid BC driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSRT certification, Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE), CPR level C or BLS HCP |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
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Island Health
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 10001+ |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,263 |
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Reporting to the Manager, while maintaining close professional links with Respiratory Therapy Services, the Community Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works as a member of an inter-disciplinary team in CHS to provide respiratory therapy consultation assessment and treatment of CHS clients. The Community RRT is responsible for identifying potential clients for program admission and linking with other CHS members and physicians to ensure that admission criteria are met. The Community RRT plans and carries out a treatment program for each client, which may include assessment and treatment in the client's own home, and in-hospital consultation for discharge. This position acts as a resource for physicians, other members of CHS and provides input regarding future initiatives and directions of CHS.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
- Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy education program; and
- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification; and
- Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE); including completion of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) course, Asthma course, and Education for Chronic Disease Course; and
- Current CPR level "C" or BLS HCP certificate; and
- Minimum of 3 years' respiratory care experience within the past 5 years, in a variety of treatment settings such as hospital, emergency, and at least one year experience in community and/or outpatient care; and
- Specific training and practice in pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma education, respiratory home care, home ventilation and sleep disorders; and
- Knowledge of current technologies and treatments for acute and chronic respiratory conditions such as pneumonia, COPD and asthma; and
- Experience in policy/procedural development and quality improvement initiatives; and
- Current membership or eligible for membership in the B.C. Society of Respiratory Therapists; and
- Valid BC driver's license.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational and teaching skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied caseload
- Ability to initiate and lead processes
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, caregivers, families, physicians, hospital and Community Health Services staff, and other community agencies
- Decision making and problem solving skills
- Ability to function effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to plan, organize, set priorities and follow through
- Ability to use a computer
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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