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Located in Northeast Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a 600+ bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. PLC serves as the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan, and Southeastern British Columbia and is committed to Patient and Family Centered Care. Respiratory Services support the ICU, Emergency Department, inpatient units, and a Level II NICU. PLC is home to Alberta’s only Chronic Ventilation Program, with respirologists specializing in areas including Pulmonary Hypertension and Neuromuscular Disease. The successful candidate will provide clinical care, patient and staff education, equipment support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. All RRTs must be able to work across all service areas as operationally required. Daily assignments may be adjusted based on departmental needs. This position will support ICU, ED, Wards & Emergency, with coverage to other units as required. The schedule includes 12-hour day and night shifts.
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 Services Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 20-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 21 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BCLS-HCP certification including expiration date. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment up to 20lbs and sometimes exceeding 20lbs
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum 1-year independent clinical Respiratory Therapy experience within the last 5 years in an acute care hospital setting. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (with valid expiration dates). Preceptor training. Familiarity with the PLC site (orientation completed) Experience in outreach or charge roles. Completed professional development courses or continuing education within the past 3 years
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Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions across ICU, emergency, ward, and other service areas. Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers on respiratory conditions, treatments, medications, and equipment, while supporting clinical teams and quality improvement initiatives.
Requirements
Applicants must be graduates of an accredited respiratory therapy program and hold active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta, as well as current BCLS-HCP certification. Preferred qualifications include at least one year of recent independent acute-care respiratory therapy experience, ACLS, PALS, or NRP certification, preceptor training, and relevant professional development.
Skills
- Respiratory Therapy
- Patient Assessment
- Care Plan Development
- Clinical Monitoring
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Patient And Family Education
- Staff Training
- Respiratory Equipment Support
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Quality Improvement
- Acute Care
- Critical Care
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- PALS
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Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Therapist
- College Of Respiratory Therapists Of Alberta
- CRTA Registration
- Accredited Respiratory Therapy Program
- BCLS-HCP
- ACLS
- PALS
- NRP
- Acute Care
- Intensive Care Unit
- Emergency Department
- Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Therapeutic Equipment
- Patient And Family Centered Care
- Patient Education
- Staff Education
- Equipment Training
- Quality Improvement
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Chronic Ventilation
- Preceptor Training
- Clinical Collaboration
