Job Description

Within the context of a patient/client and family centred care model and in accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position functions under the operational supervision of the Patient Services Manager and the work direction of designated Respiratory Therapist, performs duties related to the maintenance of respiratory equipment and supplies by performing duties such as disassembling, cleaning, and reassembling equipment, identifying and replacing faulty parts and maintaining respiratory equipment supplies inventory for both equipment and replacement parts. Assists with the transportation of adult clients between various areas within the hospital using stretchers, and beds, and assisting with the lifting and transferring of clients, as required. QUALIFICATIONS:Education & ExperienceGrade 12 plus one year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesAbility to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to organize work.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to deal with others effectively.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.

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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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.