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Sleep Clinician – Edmonton, Alberta (CPSGT or equivalent)
Aveiro Sleep/Sleep Medix is a Sleep and Respiratory service provider. We provide Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT), CPAP therapy and respiratory support services across Western Canada. Aveiro/Sleep Medix is focused on helping people sleep and breathe better.
Aveiro Sleep/Sleep Medix is seeking a Sleep Clinician for a Full -Time or Part-Time position in Edmonton, AB.
Primary Responsibilities
· Home Sleep Apnea Testing
· Review patient history, symptoms, and prescription for Home Sleep Apnea Testing (HSAT)
· Sets up and educates patients on sleep testing equipment
· Converse in a knowledgeable manner when instructing patients to use equipment
· Completes medical questionnaire with patient to ensure test is appropriate
· Obtains patient’s consent to store medical information and data in patient’s chart and share medical information with other medical professionals when appropriate for patient care
· Review and report on HSAT data that has been scored and interpreted
· Liaise with Patient Care Team to ensure reports are sent to physician office and filed
· Assistance with level 3 consultation scheduling
CPAP Therapy (Fitting and Follow-up)
· Sets up and educates patients on CPAP therapy and treatment
· Titrates CPAP pressure as required to ensure the therapeutic effectiveness of CPAP and comfort
· Present, fit, and complete mask sales
· Download CPAP data, analyze, and interpret
· Properly clean and reprocess equipment
· Chart clearly and accurately
· Write physician reports
· Follow-up with patient’s compliance
· Check availability and function of all equipment.
· Assist with inventory and maintenance of equipment
· Bring complex clinical situations to the attention of management or medical director when clinical guidance is required
· Maintains product and technical knowledge
Patient Education
· Facilitate and/or participate in group education sessions
· Inform and educate patients and family members on OSA and CPAP therapy
· Plan and deliver short lectures for patient education events
· Complete other duties as assigned
· Ability to communicate with supervisors, physicians, and co-workers
· Handle stressful and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner
· Contributes to clinical and business improvement opportunities
· Assistance in Marketing
· Providing support as needed at different clinic locations to support business initiatives
Requirements:
· CPSGT, RPSGT designations will all be accepted.
· 2 years’ experience in Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP therapy
· The successful candidate will have a strong focus on clinical excellence, patient care, and engagement; enjoy working with people, display a warm and friendly disposition; excellent computer and organizational skills with a high attention to detail.
· Candidates must be able to pass a Vulnerable Sector Check
· Must have own vehicle
· Must be willing to work independently
Not required but an asset:
· Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) designation
· Previous Home Oxygen experience
· Previous Pulmonary Function Testing experience
Only candidates who are most qualified for the position will be contacted.
Job Type: Full-time
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