Original job description
Your Opportunity:
As the acute care Respiratory Therapist I at Alberta Children's Hospital, you be challenged in your ability to balance varying patient acuity levels and priorities in the dynamic environments that Respiratory Therapy provides service to including PICU, NICU, Inpatient Units and the Emergency Department. The RRT I is a pivotal member of the health care team, and you will have the opportunity to utilize your excellent clinical, communication and teamwork skills to support optimal outcomes for your patient population. You will be expected to contribute to department and/or service area process improvement and maintain professional practice including, but not limited to, ongoing professional development, encouragement of a positive and supportive work environment, and demonstration of accountability. In addition, you will demonstrate proficiency in the following areas: Ability to be self-directed and exercise independent decision making and critical thinking skills. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and effectively resolve conflict. Ability to interact collaboratively and positively with staff, students, Physicians, and the entire health care team to optimize the delivery of safe quality patient care. Ability to advocate effectively for patients and integrate patient and family centered care principles within own practice.
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: Alberta Children's Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 04-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 30-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 18-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 21 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 BCLS-HCP Certification, including expiration date. Minimum of 6 months Tertiary Critical Care experience within the last 3 years.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pediatric experience. Level III NICU experience. Formal preceptor training. Current PALS certification including expiration date. Current NRP certification including expiration date. Team lead experience. Commitment to a multidisciplinary committee within the past 2 years. Experience with rapid response team/Transport/ECLS.
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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, train healthcare providers in respiratory equipment use, and educate patients and families about conditions, medications, equipment, and treatments.
Requirements
Required qualifications include active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and current BCLS-HCP certification. Applicants must also have at least six months of tertiary critical care experience within the past three years; pediatric and Level III NICU experience, PALS and NRP certifications, preceptor training, team lead experience, and related committee or rapid response/transport/ECLS experience are preferred.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Independent Decision-Making
- Clinical Communication
- Teamwork
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Conflict Resolution
- Priority Management
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient And Family Education
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Process Improvement
- Professional Development
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Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Acute Care
- Pediatric Care
- PICU
- NICU
- Emergency Department
- Tertiary Critical Care
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Therapy Care Plans
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Therapeutic Equipment
- BCLS-HCP
- PALS
- NRP
- Patient And Family-Centered Care
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Team Collaboration
- Process Improvement
- Preceptor Training
- Rapid Response Team
- Transport
- ECLS
- College Of Respiratory Therapists Of Alberta
- Multidisciplinary Care
