Respiratory Therapist II - OR

Job summary

Provide respiratory therapy care in operating rooms, out-of-OR anesthesia locations, and recovery rooms, including airway and ventilation management, blood gas assessment, and support for anesthesia procedures. Coordinate clinical services, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, contribute to studies and protocols, and support the training of students and staff.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Reporting to the Respiratory Therapist II - Operating Room, Clinical Lead, Anesthesia/Maintenance/Special Procedures, this position provides quality patient care to the OR suites, out of OR anesthesia locations and recovery rooms as required. Duties include Airway and ventilation management. ABG procurement and interpretation. A high level of understanding and competency related to the proper functionality of anesthesia-related equipment. This includes the ability to check, troubleshoot, and complete corrective action promptly in stressful situations. Maintains competency with art line insertion, intubation, and autologous transfusion (certification procedures). Administration of blood products as required. Participates in the collection of data for Anesthesia studies. EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound) assistance. Retains preventative maintenance records with RT maintenance. Participates in the orientation, training, and education of students and new staff members. Rotating on-call is required. Description: As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable. Classification: Respiratory Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: OR Respiratory Therapy Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 13-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 02-NOV-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $44.76 Maximum Salary: $57.72 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Additional Required Qualifications: Graduated from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and have successfully passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have a positive attitude, and initiative and be highly motivated with the ability to work independently. The candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a tertiary teaching hospital and current OR RT experience. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have Operating Room experience with certifications in intubation, arterial line insertion and autologous transfusion. Including experience in the following services Women’s Health, Thoracic, EBUS, Arthroplasty, Urology, Robotics, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Trauma, Plastics, OMFS, Neurosurgery, Spine, Otolaryngology, and Ophthalmology. ACLS certification preferred.

What you’ll do

Provide respiratory therapy care in operating rooms, out-of-OR anesthesia locations, and recovery rooms, including airway and ventilation management, blood gas assessment, and support for anesthesia procedures. Coordinate clinical services, maintain and troubleshoot equipment, contribute to studies and protocols, and support the training of students and staff.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta, have graduated from a recognized respiratory therapy program, passed the national certification exam, and hold current BCLS-HCP certification. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in a tertiary teaching hospital and current operating room respiratory therapy experience; certifications in intubation, arterial line insertion, and autologous transfusion are preferred, as is ACLS.

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Airway Management
• Ventilation Management
• Arterial Blood Gas Procurement and Interpretation
• Anesthesia Equipment Troubleshooting
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Intubation
• Autologous Transfusion
• Blood Product Administration
• Endobronchial Ultrasound Assistance
• Respiratory Equipment Maintenance
• Respiratory Therapy Care Planning
• Clinical Protocol Development
• Patient Monitoring
• Student and Staff Training
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Science & Research

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