Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions. Educate patients and families, train healthcare providers in respiratory equipment use and care, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking for a role that strengthens your clinical skills, offers variety, and allows you to make a meaningful impact? At Leduc Community Hospital, Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the interprofessional team, providing essential care in a welcoming, community-based setting where collaboration, connection, and high-quality patient care are central to what we do. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will work across multiple clinical areas, providing routine and critical respiratory care to a diverse patient population. This broad clinical exposure provides opportunities to strengthen your assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while building strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. You will also educate patients and families and support healthcare providers in the safe and effective use of respiratory equipment and therapies. Our collaborative environment values Respiratory Therapists as clinical experts and encourages active participation in patient care, problem-solving, and shared decision-making. Strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and relationship-building are key to success. With diverse clinical experiences, meaningful patient connections, and a supportive team culture, Leduc Community Hospital is a rewarding place to grow your practice and make a difference close to home. Apply today and join our Respiratory Therapy team. 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 Department Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.62 Posting End Date: 23-NOV-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 03-DEC-2026 Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 26 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required Required Qualifications: Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Additional Required Qualifications: A minimum of 1 year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last five (5) years. Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program. Successful completion of the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy (CARTA) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Preferred Qualifications: As required.

What you’ll do

Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions. Educate patients and families, train healthcare providers in respiratory equipment use and care, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.

Requirements

Applicants must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and graduate from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program. Required qualifications also include national respiratory certification, Basic Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers, and at least one year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the past five years.

Listed skills

• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Relationship Building · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Care Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Clinical Decision-Making
• Patient Monitoring
• Diagnostic Interventions
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Respiratory Equipment Management
• Patient and Family Education
• Healthcare Provider Training
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
• Relationship-Building

Job areas

• Healthcare

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