Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor patient progress in a fast-paced emergency care environment. Manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions, collaborate with clinical teams, train healthcare providers, and educate patients and families.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Reporting to the Manager of ER, Respiratory Therapist I performs a care to patients in a fast-paced, high stress environment. The Respiratory Therapist I will provide respiratory care to patients in accordance with hospital policies and care standards within the guidelines and policies set down by Respiratory Therapy Services. 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. 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: Emergency Primary Location: Northeast Community Health Ctr Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Part Time Date Available: 03-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 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: As required. Preferred Qualifications: ACLS, TNCC, EPICC, ENPC, PALS, NRP and CTAS, Connect Care training.

What you’ll do

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor patient progress in a fast-paced emergency care environment. Manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions, collaborate with clinical teams, train healthcare providers, and educate patients and families.

Requirements

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta is required. Preferred qualifications include ACLS, TNCC, EPICC, ENPC, PALS, NRP, CTAS, and Connect Care training.

Listed skills

• Diagnostic · Preferred
• Teams · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Resident · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Reporting · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Care
• Care Plan Development
• Care Plan Implementation
• Patient Monitoring
• Diagnostic Equipment
• Therapeutic Equipment
• Respiratory Therapy Interventions
• Clinical Collaboration
• Respiratory Equipment Training
• Patient and Family Education
• Emergency Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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