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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sleep Clinician/Clinic Representative) Licensed Sleep · Victoria, British Columbia

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Registered Respiratory Therapist (Sleep Clinician/Clinic Representative) Licensed Sleep · Victoria, British Columbia SLEEP CLINICIAN/CLINIC REPRESENTATIVE:  A CAREER FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY EMPOWERING CLIENTS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES Would it excite you to promote Careica Health and its offerings while building relationships with physicians and referral sources in the area? Are you interested in a ... Read more

BCSRT Board of Director Nominations – 2021

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Dear BCSRT Members, As the number of COVID-19 cases in BC are trending down and the province is moving toward business as usual, the BCSRT Board of Directors is resuming regular operations.  We are excited to announce that we are seeking  nominations for the board of directors  positions coming to term this year. At this ... Read more

Survey for BC Allied Health Provincial Consultation Process

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June 22, 2021 Dear Respiratory Therapists Re: Survey for BC Allied Health provincial consultation process   The Ministry of Health has a fairly new division called the Allied Health Policy Secretariat. Their role is to provide strategic policy direction and provincial oversight for the allied health workforce in 3 key areas of focus 1) Education ... Read more

Advocacy Letter RT Recruitment and Retention- Reclassification

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The BCSRT board of directors would like to recognize every one of you for your hard work and dedication during the COVID-19 pandemic. We realize that many of you were feeling overworked, underpaid and underappreciated after HSA did not reclassify RTs in the last round of collective bargaining in BC. While the COVID-19 pandemic has ... Read more

Re: Respiratory Therapists as Vaccinators for COVID-19

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April 19, 2021 Dear BCSRT Members Re: Respiratory Therapists as Vaccinators for COVID-19   We have received a number of inquiries from you about respiratory therapists supporting BC’s Immunization plan by becoming vaccinators for COVID-19. Respiratory therapists in some provinces and the United States are providing vaccines, at this time the BC Ministry of Health ... Read more

A study of patients’ perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on the care and support for British Columbians living with asthma and COPD

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A study of patients’ perspectives on the impact of COVID-19 on the care and support for British Columbians living with asthma and COPD We are conducting a study to better understand from patients how changes to health care and support for asthma and COPD during the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted their health and well-being. We ... Read more

Mourning the Loss of Robert Kacmarek

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The AARC became aware of Robert Kacmarek’s passing early Thursday morning. Out of respect for the family’s wishes, we delayed our communication about his passing to give them the personal and private time they desired. The AARC was saddened to learn of the death of Robert M. Kacmarek, PhD, RRT, FAARC, who passed away on ... Read more

Help Support the BC Lung Association – Virtual Climb the Wall

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Step up for the CLIMB THE WALL VIRTUAL STEP CHALLENGE February 1-28, 2021! BC lung patients are among those most vulnerable to acute illness​ from respiratory infections, including COVID-19.  In response, the BC Lung Association is focused on enhancing and expanding lung patient support services in BC,  and they need your help. Every fundraising contribution, big or small, will ... Read more

Interior Health invites applications for the role of Community Respiratory Therapist (RT).

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In this position the Respiratory Therapist is both a team member at Sparwood Health Centre (0.60 FTE) and at East Kootenay Primary Care Network (0.40 FTE) based in Fernie, BC. As member of the Sparwood Health Centre team, the Community RT will work within the health centre and community to deliver respiratory therapy services and programs related to the … Read more