Come work as an Education Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Polysomnographic Technologist to join the Sleep Program at UBC Hospital as an Education Coordinator in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) Education Coordinator with VCH you will:

• Work in a team based environment, providing instruction, education, and act as a resource person.
• Coordinate the Positive Airway Pressure (PAP) education for patients with sleep disorders at the University of British Columbia Hospital.
• Coordinate the delivery of PAP education programs in collaboration with the Medical Director, Manager and Sleep Disorders Education, Research and Quality Lead to improve the health and quality of life for admitted and outpatient home patients requiring PAP.

Education & Experience

• Diploma in a health care discipline such as respiratory therapy, nursing or electroneurophysiology technology from an accredited institution or Completion of a STAR-designated Focused education program approved by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) or a Canadian Accredited Polysomnography Program or equivalent.
• Two (2) years' recent related experience in sleep study work or and equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Certification as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT).
• Current certification in Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-C).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of current respiratory theory and practice within the client/family centered model for care.
• Broad knowledge of the BRPT clinical practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement plans of care in relation to client/family priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to assess client responses to care and to respond appropriately.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and respond to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a culturally safe and respectful manner, with co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and patients/clients and their circle of care.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and deal effectively with clients and their families, co-workers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of outside agencies.
• Demonstrated ability and knowledge to apply department policy and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy (word processing and spreadsheets such as MS Word, Excel, etc.) to operate a computerized patient care system.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR technique.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of medical equipment and supplies appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated skill in techniques appropriate to the clinical area.
• Demonstrated ability and skills to perform the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated physical ability to carry out the duties of the job.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.