IHA – Full Time Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Technology for Living’s (TFL’s) Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP) is in search of an experienced, performance driven, compassionate individual, who would like to use their RT skills and experience to provide outreach respiratory program support to people within the community and throughout British Columbia.

This position is a permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week).

Workdays are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, with flexibility to accommodate scheduled meetings, member visits and events outside of regular days and hours. Travelling throughout the province may be required however the main area of service will be within the Interior Health Authority.

The hourly wage is in line with the Heath Science Professionals Provincial Agreement. Excellent health benefits, Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) options, professional membership, and roadside assistance membership fees are all provided.

This position is available early 2026.

THE ORGANIZATION:

Technology For Living (TFL) is a non-profit social purposed organization that has served people with disabilities in British Columbia for the past 50 years. Our primary purpose is to help people with disabilities live independently at home by providing, installing, and servicing assistive technology and home automation for people living with physical disabilities. We do this through the offerings of three member-centered programs: 1. Technology for Independent Living (TIL), 2. Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program (PROP), and our 3. Peer Support Program.

THE POSITION:

In accordance with the CSRT (Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists), the BCSRT (British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists) and PROP (Provincial Respiratory Outreach Program) standards of practice and clinical practice guidelines, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for assessing Technology for Living members and providing clinical respiratory support and equipment to individuals with neuromuscular disease in order to facilitate healthy, independent lives in the community.

While this position is an outreach clinician role and in service to our members and the community of BC, it also requires the individual to work collaboratively with other staff in organizational development and support roles.

This role requires travel throughout Interior Health Authority. Overnight stays will be required in this role.

REQUIRED SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Graduate from an approved Respiratory Therapy program, Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification, Eligible for registered membership with the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT)

Basic cardiac life support course completion [CPR C]
Minimum of 1-year Acute Care as a qualified RRT experience is an asset
Working knowledge of computer application programs, including Microsoft office (Excel, Word, Databases Access)
Demonstrates confident and solid verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interact/communicate effectively with co-workers, members, caregivers, and other professionals in a respectful, courteous, and empathetic manner.
Ability to think analytically and use sound judgment.
Creative thinker with an interest in introducing new initiatives that will support the operations of the department.
Skilled at managing their time efficiently through excellent planning capabilities.
Experience in long term ventilation is an asset.
Bedside teaching experience is an asset.
Valid BC driver’s license (class 5) with a good driving record with own reliable vehicle.
Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Experience in a non-profit organization is an asset.
Successful applicant must pass BC Criminal Records Check.
Must be able to lift and move up to 20 lbs. without challenge.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send your cover letter and resume, in PDF format to kpolsky@technologyforliving.org

If you are the kind of professional who can work independently, yet take direction, is self-motivated and organized, is personable, mature, and professional, has a positive attitude, eager to learn and wants to make an impact, then we want to hear from you!

Thank you in advance for your interest and application. Only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

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