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Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in beautiful Lethbridge, Alberta - a city that combines urban convenience with stunning natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, affordable living, and endless recreation opportunities. Lethbridge isn’t just a place to live - it’s a place to thrive. Chinook Regional Hospital features a 20-bed ICU,16-bed Level 2+ NICU,11-bed Pediatric Unit, Level 3 Trauma Center, Active OR and multiple medical/surgical inpatient units. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will practice to full scope, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your role includes: Delivering high-quality respiratory care across diverse settings. Educating patients, families, students, and staff. Supporting process improvement and maintaining accountable practice. Advocating for patients using principles of patient- and family-centered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. Therapists at CRH are expected to cover all areas they have been oriented to and supported by Respiratory Services as needed. Success in this role requires: A commitment to professional development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit www.rcif-hsaa.ca.
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: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 10-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, 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:
Current Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider certification. Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Ability to work 11.08-hour day/night rotations. Flexibility to work in all hospital areas, including NICU, Pediatrics, Labour & Delivery, OR, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory RT, and ICU. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Commitment to promoting a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience, current PALS and ACLS certifications, competency in arterial line insertion, adult intubation, and point-of-care ultrasound for art line insertion. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training, relevant Bachelor's degree, and Connect Care experience are assets.
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Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions across hospital settings. Collaborate with clinical teams, educate patients and families, and train health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must be actively registered or eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta, hold current Basic Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation Program certifications, and have recent acute and critical care experience within the past five years. The role requires flexibility to work 11.08-hour day and night rotations across hospital areas, along with strong communication, critical thinking, prioritization, and professional development skills.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Planning
- Critical Care
- Neonatal Care
- Patient Education
- Respiratory Equipment Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Prioritization
- Independent Decision-Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Advocacy
- Process Improvement
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Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- Cardiopulmonary Disorders
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Therapy Care Plans
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Respiratory Equipment
- Basic Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program
- Neonatal Ventilation
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Adult Intubation
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound
- NICU
- Pediatrics
- Labour and Delivery
- Operating Room
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Intensive Care Unit
- Connect Care
- Patient- and Family-Centered Care
- Clinical Collaboration
- Preceptorship
- Professional Development
