Clinical Consultant

Air Liquide · Vegreville

R10103527 Clinical Consultant (Open)



Location:

Vegreville, AB (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?

The Clinical Consultant initiates BILEVEL, oxygen therapy and other respiratory services as prescribed, by providing instructions, delivering equipment and ensuring patient safety. They work directly with home care clients, referral sources and funding agencies to deliver the highest level of patient care possible. Additionally, they continuously work on growing both Oxygen and CPAP business through promotion of our services.

Meets client's goals and needs and provides quality care by conducting a full respiratory assessment; assessing and evaluating test results; delivering of equipment and supplies as required; determining respiratory therapy treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care teams as per prescription. Identifying any discrepancies with respiratory therapy treatments and bringing them to the attention of the care team.
Initiates CPAP or BILEVEL treatment when prescribed, providing patient education, instructions of use and cleaning of their equipment. Provides “best fit” facial interface for long term CPAP or BILEVEL treatment. Provides appropriate follow-up to Clients to evaluate effects of treatment plan, comfort of Client when using treatment and addresses compliance with therapy.
Participates in the Oxygen On-Call Schedule. Company fleet vehicle will be assigned in addition to a fuel card.
Ensures quality documentation through completion of all company documentation and forms (both digital and non-electronic); Obtains informed consent in order to initiate therapy.
Facilitates payment by preparation of funding documents, and maintaining knowledge of funding programs. Maintains client confidence and protects VitalAire operations by keeping information confidential. Protects clients and employees by adhering to safety and infection control policies and protocols.
Assists clients in improving quality of life through aerosol therapy, home oxygen, CPAP therapy and other respiratory services as regulated by provincial bodies.
Contributes to the growth of VitalAire by liaising with medical professionals; providing information/ literature to prospective clients; providing demonstration/education of products and services to prospective clients. Provides student instruction, supervision and evaluation when necessary.
Where applicable, follows VitalAire corporate vehicle policy.

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Are you a MATCH?

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Licensed to practice with the provincial governing body
Strong cardio-respiratory assessment skills
Valid driver’s license + Clear vulnerable persons check
Ability to frequently lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Ability to participate in a rotational after-hours on call schedule
Working knowledge of Microsoft, Google applications and Android
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
High attention to detail
Previous experience in healthcare field an asset
Fluent in written and spoken English (or French if required)

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.

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