Respiratory Therapist I
- Leduc, AB, Canada
Part-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Part-time
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- Experience
- A minimum of 1 year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last five (5) years.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking for a role that strengthens your clinical skills, offers variety, and allows you to make a meaningful impact? At Leduc Community Hospital, Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the interprofessional team, providing essential care in a welcoming, community-based setting where collaboration, connection, and high-quality patient care are central to what we do. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will work across multiple clinical areas, providing routine and critical respiratory care to a diverse patient population. This broad clinical exposure provides opportunities to strengthen your assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while building strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. You will also educate patients and families and support healthcare providers in the safe and effective use of respiratory equipment and therapies. Our collaborative environment values Respiratory Therapists as clinical experts and encourages active participation in patient care, problem-solving, and shared decision-making. Strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and relationship-building are key to success. With diverse clinical experiences, meaningful patient connections, and a supportive team culture, Leduc Community Hospital is a rewarding place to grow your practice and make a difference close to home. Apply today and join our Respiratory Therapy team.
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 Department Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.62 Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 26 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last five (5) years. Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program. Successful completion of the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy (CARTA) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
Preferred Qualifications:
As required.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions. Collaborate with clinical teams, educate patients and families, and train healthcare providers in the safe use and care of respiratory equipment.
Requirements
Applicants must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta, graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program, and successful completion of the national respiratory certification exam. A minimum of one year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the past five years and Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers are also required.
Skills
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Clinical Decision-Making
- Patient Monitoring
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Respiratory Equipment Management
- Patient and Family Education
- Provider Training
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Relationship-Building
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Categories
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Respiratory Therapist
- Adult Critical Care
- Emergency Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Respiratory Equipment
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Education
- Family Education
- Healthcare Provider Training
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Clinical Decision-Making
- College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta
- National Respiratory Certification Exam
- CARTA
- CSRT
- Basic Cardiac Life Support
- BCLS-HCP