Original job description
Your Opportunity:
Under general direction, the Respiratory Therapists: plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist Physicians/Nurse Practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. The incumbent actively participates in the education of patients, staff and students, provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Therapy, and assists with general departmental/patient care functions and will also participate in quality monitoring activities. The Respiratory Therapist may provide their skill and expertise within other areas on site including (but not limited to): Operating Room, Emergency Department, Inpatients Unit, Obstetrics, Day Surgery and Outpatients.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
Classification: Resp Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Emergency Department / IV Therapy and Allied Health Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.60 Posting End Date: 05-OCT-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 15-OCT-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 36 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. One year Respiratory Therapy clinical experience post-graduation in an acute care setting. Current CPR certification required. Ability to use initiative, take responsibility, and self-organize in a team environment. Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary patient care team and interact positively with staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Proven ability to advocate effectively for patients. Successful candidates are responsible for providing proof of active registration with the College and Associate of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) and to maintain registration throughout the employment relationship.
Preferred Qualifications:
Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification preferred. Emergency and NICU experience preferred. ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
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Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services in collaboration with physicians and clinical teams. Educate patients, families, staff, and students; support respiratory equipment use; and participate in departmental care and quality monitoring activities.
Requirements
Requires graduation from an accredited respiratory therapy program, active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta, current CPR certification, and one year of post-graduation clinical experience in acute care. Candidates must be able to work collaboratively under pressure; CSRT certification, emergency or NICU experience, and ACLS, PALS, or NRP are preferred.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Planning
- Diagnostic Respiratory Services
- Therapeutic Respiratory Interventions
- Patient Monitoring
- Respiratory Equipment Support
- Patient and Family Education
- Staff and Student Education
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Monitoring
- Prioritization
- Teamwork
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Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Diagnostic Services
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Respiratory Equipment
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Clinical Collaboration
- Patient Advocacy
- Quality Monitoring
- Acute Care
- Emergency Department
- Operating Room
- Inpatient Care
- Obstetrics
- Day Surgery
- Outpatient Care
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta
- CARTA Registration
- CPR
- CSRT Certification
- NICU
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
