Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

Assess patients to develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans while monitoring their progress. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide training to healthcare providers and education to patients and families.

Job details

Your Opportunity: 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: Westview Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.50 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 26-JUL-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 30 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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: As Required.

What you’ll do

Assess patients to develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans while monitoring their progress. Collaborate with clinical teams and provide training to healthcare providers and education to patients and families.

Requirements

Must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). The role is an entry-level position requiring professional certification in respiratory therapy.

Listed skills

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

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Therapy Care Plans
• Diagnostic Equipment Operation
• Therapeutic Interventions
• Clinical Collaboration
• Patient Education
• Family Education
• Respiratory Equipment Maintenance

Job areas

• Healthcare