Cpr instructor Jobs in Chilliwack, BC

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Under the general supervision of the Chief Paramedical of Respiratory Services, performs pulmonary function, methacholine challenge and cardiopulmonary stress procedures. Assists with the maintenance and quality control of equipment and completes documentation as required. Responsibilities Performs pulmonary function procedures including spirometry, lung volume determination, diffusion capacity, inhalation challenges, and arterial blood gas punctures. Performs cardiopulmonary exercise studies. Completes and files testing documents and records. Assists in the monitoring of pulmonary function and stress testing equipment, conducts calibration and quality control checks according to standards, and arranges maintenance and repair as required. Assists in providing related orientation and in service training for department. Assists in developing department quality assurance programs by co-ordinating the standards of the Diagnostic Accreditation Program with standards and procedures of the department; participates in implementing new procedures, updating current procedures, performing quality control, conducting audits and/or monitoring services. In conjunction with Chief Paramedical and the Clinical Resource Therapist assists in the evaluation and selection of new equipment. Provides clinical instruction to Cariboo College Respiratory Therapy students during Pulmonary Function Lab rotations, as required. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. Successful completion of the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care credentialing exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Level C. One year's recent related experience in an accredited level three pulmonary function lab. Skills and Abilities Ability to organize work. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to operate related equipment. Ability to deal with others effectively. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.