Respiratory Therapist I
- St. Albert, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Nights only rotation. Come and join our team at the Sturgeon Community Hospital! As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will be a pivotal member of the interprofessional team and work collaboratively with all disciplines. You will be responsible for direct patient care. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain robust experience as you will float through all the areas of the hospital and work both independently and with interprofessional teams throughout the units. This position requires you to work in various departments, supporting the respiratory therapists in all clinical areas. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. To be successful in this position, you will have well-developed leadership skills and experience as well as excellent communication skills. Working closely with patients, your team and physicians will be an important aspect of this position, so strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships will be integral to your success. As a leader, you will be highly adaptive and responsive and able to assist others with critical thinking and problem solving to ensure success.
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 Therapy Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.48 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Nights 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:
A minimum of 6 months of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last three (3) years. Up to date N95 mask fit testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Arterial Line insertion certification. Intubation Certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRP). Experience working with abdominal and pleurex drains.
Nights only rotation. Come and join our team at the Sturgeon Community Hospital! As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will be a pivotal member of the interprofessional team and work collaboratively with all disciplines. You will be responsible for direct patient care. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain robust experience as you will float through all the areas of the hospital and work both independently and with interprofessional teams throughout the units. This position requires you to work in various departments, supporting the respiratory therapists in all clinical areas. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. To be successful in this position, you will have well-developed leadership skills and experience as well as excellent communication skills. Working closely with patients, your team and physicians will be an important aspect of this position, so strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships will be integral to your success. As a leader, you will be highly adaptive and responsive and able to assist others with critical thinking and problem solving to ensure success.
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 Therapy Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.48 Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 12-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Nights 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:
A minimum of 6 months of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last three (3) years. Up to date N95 mask fit testing.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Arterial Line insertion certification. Intubation Certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRP). Experience working with abdominal and pleurex drains.
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Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. Collaborate with clinical teams, maintain and use respiratory equipment, and educate patients, families, and healthcare providers.
Requirements
Applicants must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and at least six months of adult critical care or emergency experience within the past three years. Current N95 mask fit testing is required; arterial line insertion, intubation, ACLS, NRP, and experience with abdominal and PleurX drains are preferred.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Therapy Care Planning
- Respiratory Equipment Management
- Diagnostic and Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient and Family Education
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Patient Transport and Positioning
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Critical Care
- Emergency Care
- Respiratory Equipment
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient Education
- N95 Mask Fit Testing
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Intubation
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Abdominal Drains
- PleurX Drains
- Patient Transport
- Patient Positioning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving