Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor patient progress. Manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions, collaborate with clinical teams, train healthcare providers, and educate patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment, and treatments.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Due to the region being a Northern Site recruitment incentive has been provided at this time. Come and join our specialized team while benefitting from this limited time RCIF: Full-time (0.8–1.0 FTE) a Return for Service (RFS) Agreement is required $25,000 for a 2-years RFS $41,500 for a 3-year RFS $60,000 for a 4-year RFS 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: UNIT 25/ Respiratory Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 03-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, weekends, On Call. 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: Must have graduated from a reputable respiratory program, college or university degree. Be eligible for registration within Alberta (required CRTA#) Preferred Qualifications: As Required.

What you’ll do

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor patient progress. Manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions, collaborate with clinical teams, train healthcare providers, and educate patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment, and treatments.

Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from a reputable respiratory therapy program and be actively registered or eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta. A college or university degree is required, and applicants must be eligible for Alberta registration.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Therapy Care Planning
• Patient Monitoring
• Diagnostic Equipment
• Therapeutic Equipment
• Respiratory Interventions
• Clinical Collaboration
• Respiratory Equipment Training
• Patient Education
• Family Education
• Disease Education
• Medication Education

Job areas

• Healthcare

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