Certified Asthma Educator

Job title: Certified Asthma Educator

Job description: Position Profile

Humber River Health is committed to revolutionizing patient care for our diverse community. At North America’s first fully digital hospital, the future is very exciting for our people and programs. And we’re looking for exceptional individuals to join our great team: people who share our passion to deliver excellent, patient-focused, expert care. The Hospital is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University.

Right now we’re looking for a Part time Certified Asthma Educator to work in our Maternal & Child Program.

Reporting to Manager, Paediatric Outpatient Clinic, the Asthma Educator works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide excellent care to paediatric clients with Asthma and other lung diseases.

The Asthma Educator establishes strong communication pathways between clients, family physicians, specialists, hospitals and other community and agencies.

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Paediatrics & NICU

Schedule Requirements: Days

Hourly Rate Range: $32.98-$45.56/hour

Location: Wilson Site

Employee Group: OPSEU 577

Responsibilities:

• Collaboratively improves the operation of the clinics by evaluating processes, workflow, and participating in other quality improvement activities such as chart audits.
• The Asthma Educator performs Spirometry tests and assists with education for patients and patient’s family.
• The Asthma Educator maintains and perform calibrations on Spirometry equipment,Oxygen Saturation Monitor and supplies all the while adhering to Universal Precautions and Infection Control practices.
• Maintain accurate records of clients’ therapy using electronic medical records (EMR) and spirometry reports Facilitate and assist in developing individual education sessions.
• Serve as a resource to the team.
• Ordering of supplies including Samples and other devices as needed.

Requirements:

• Member in good standing with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario
• Practice in accordance with the standards of professional practice as outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario (CRTO).
• Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
• Current Certified Asthma Educator designation required/Asthma Educator
• 5 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist
• Currently Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Experience in pediatric respiratory assessment, Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Demonstrates effective time-management skills and able to quickly make decisions in order to solve problems as required: ability to work independently
• Excellent computer literacy and Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word and Outlook, Electronic Medical Records
• Must have strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Other languages an asset
• Strong technical skills in Spirometry testing
• TEACH Trained, familiar with the OMSC and STOP with CHC

Interested applicants are required to submit an Application before the closing date. We thank all candidates that apply but only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows as a Huron Consulting hospital. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Humber River Health, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Medical exemptions or any other kind of requested exemption based upon the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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