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: South Health Campus
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 16
- Shifts per cycle: 56
- 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: Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification, including expiration date. Minimum of 6 months current independent Respiratory Therapy experience in an inpatient acute care hospital setting. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (standing/walking), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they have been trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients, be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment such as life support equipment up to 20 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications: Current independent RRT acute care experience in ICU, ED, Wards, NICU. NRP/PALS/ACLS certifications. CRE/CAE/CTE certifications. Completed SHC Orientation. Trained for Charge/Float/Outreach. Demonstrated competency in arterial line insertion and adult intubation. Level II/III NICU Case Room and Intubation competency.
