Original job description
Your Opportunity:
This is an advanced technical position providing Calgary-wide clinical assistance to Anesthesiologists both in the operating room and in off-site surgical facilities. The Respiratory Therapist II will work collaboratively with the operating room team to perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures (such as airway management, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, drug preparation, peripheral venous cannulation, blood salvaging, arterial line insertion, and arterial blood gas sampling & analysis) for patients requiring/under anesthesia. You will also be responsible for daily set-up and verification of anesthetic machines and equipment. A demonstrated pattern of professional development; display of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities, be self-directed, exercise independent decision-making and effectively resolve conflict; and promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment are required.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.
Classification: Respiratory Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Anesthesia Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Multisite FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 06-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 11-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 10-JAN-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.76 Maximum Salary: $57.72 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
RGH OR Experience Required
Preferred Qualifications:
As Required.
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Responsibilities
Provide advanced respiratory and anesthesia support to anesthesiologists in operating rooms and off-site surgical facilities, including assisting with procedures and preparing and verifying anesthetic equipment. Coordinate clinical services, develop and monitor respiratory care plans, support protocols, and oversee respiratory equipment, supplies, and quality assurance.
Requirements
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta is required, along with operating-room experience at Rockyview General Hospital. The role also requires strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, as well as the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently.
Skills
- Airway Management
- Laryngoscopy
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Drug Preparation
- Peripheral Venous Cannulation
- Blood Salvaging
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling And Analysis
- Anesthetic Machine Setup And Verification
- Respiratory Therapy Care Planning
- Clinical Assessment And Treatment
- Equipment Operation And Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Protocol Development
- Critical Thinking
- Interprofessional Collaboration
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Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Anesthesia
- Operating Room
- Off-Site Surgical Facilities
- College Of Respiratory Therapists Of Alberta
- Airway Management
- Laryngoscopy
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Drug Preparation
- Peripheral Venous Cannulation
- Blood Salvaging
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Arterial Blood Gas Sampling
- Arterial Blood Gas Analysis
- Anesthetic Machines
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Clinical Protocols
- Clinical Assessment
- Patient Monitoring
- Respiratory Equipment
- Equipment Procurement
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Interprofessional Rounds
- Clinical Coordination
- Conflict Resolution
- Critical Thinking
