Respiratory Therapist II
- AB, Canada
- Edmonton, AB, Canada
Temporary
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Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the successful candidate Respiratory Therapist II - Anesthesia Tech will be a member of the anesthesia care team, providing technical and clinical expertise under the direction of the Physicians of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Areas of work will include the Surgical Suites of the Walter Mackenzie Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Stollery Children’s Hospital as well as anesthesia locations in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. Duties include the operation and trouble-shooting of all anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment; operation and trouble-shooting of anesthesia gas machines; assist or perform insertion of invasive monitoring, central lines, intravenous and arterial lines ; assist or perform all aspects of airway management ; operation of blood salvage and rapid infusion equipment; transport equipment and supplies to support the Out-of-OR anesthesia locations; maintenance of equipment to perform blood sampling for blood gas and electrolyte analysis; support and assist with the regional anesthesia block team.
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: Operative Services Level 3 OR Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 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:
Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required. Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current CPR required, ACLS and PALS is preferred. Education or work experience in Anesthesia Assistance is preferred. Previous pediatric and intensive care experience is an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the successful candidate Respiratory Therapist II - Anesthesia Tech will be a member of the anesthesia care team, providing technical and clinical expertise under the direction of the Physicians of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine. Areas of work will include the Surgical Suites of the Walter Mackenzie Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Stollery Children’s Hospital as well as anesthesia locations in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging. Duties include the operation and trouble-shooting of all anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment; operation and trouble-shooting of anesthesia gas machines; assist or perform insertion of invasive monitoring, central lines, intravenous and arterial lines ; assist or perform all aspects of airway management ; operation of blood salvage and rapid infusion equipment; transport equipment and supplies to support the Out-of-OR anesthesia locations; maintenance of equipment to perform blood sampling for blood gas and electrolyte analysis; support and assist with the regional anesthesia block team.
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: Operative Services Level 3 OR Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 27-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 06-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 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:
Proven organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required. Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision. Ability to work under stressful situations. Ability to recognize and maintain confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current CPR required, ACLS and PALS is preferred. Education or work experience in Anesthesia Assistance is preferred. Previous pediatric and intensive care experience is an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
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Responsibilities
Provide technical and clinical support to the anesthesia care team, including operating and troubleshooting anesthesia and monitoring equipment, assisting with airway management and invasive procedures, and supporting regional anesthesia. Coordinate respiratory therapy services, develop and monitor care plans, maintain equipment and supplies, and contribute to clinical protocols and interprofessional rounds.
Requirements
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta is required, along with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and the ability to work independently in stressful situations while maintaining confidentiality. Current CPR is required; ACLS, PALS, anesthesia assistance education or experience, and pediatric or intensive care experience are preferred or considered assets.
Skills
- Anesthesia Equipment Operation
- Physiological Monitoring
- Anesthesia Gas Machine Troubleshooting
- Airway Management
- Invasive Monitoring
- Central Line Insertion
- Intravenous and Arterial Line Insertion
- Blood Salvage
- Rapid Infusion Equipment
- Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
- Regional Anesthesia Support
- Respiratory Therapy Care Planning
- Clinical Assessment and Treatment
- Equipment Maintenance and Quality Assurance
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
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- Healthcare
Keywords
- Respiratory Therapy
- Anesthesia Assistance
- Anesthesia Care Team
- Anesthesia Equipment
- Physiological Monitoring
- Anesthesia Gas Machines
- Airway Management
- Invasive Monitoring
- Central Lines
- Intravenous Lines
- Arterial Lines
- Blood Salvage
- Rapid Infusion
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Electrolyte Analysis
- Regional Anesthesia
- Clinical Protocols
- Respiratory Care Plans
- Equipment Procurement
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Interprofessional Rounds
- CRTA Registration
- CPR
- ACLS
- PALS
- Pediatric Care
- Intensive Care