Respiratory Therapist Diploma

Job summary

The therapist provides respiratory care by implementing physician orders and educating patients on therapy techniques. They are also responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Job details

Position #: 178302 Expected Start Date: November 30, 2026 Union: HSAS Facility: Royal University Hospital City/Town: Saskatoon Department: Acute&Critical Care Respiratory Services Type: Full-time regular FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 4 weeks: * 12 shifts of 11.78 hours * 1 shifts of 8 hours * Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (11.78) Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144 Travel Required: No Job Description: Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" Human Resources Exemption: No Multi-Site: * Yes Education * Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT) Other Education and Training * Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS) Competencies * Basic - Organizational skills * Basic - Leadership skills * Basic - Communication skills * Basic - Interpersonal skills * Basic - Computer skills Knowledge and Abilities * Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite Other Information * May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives * Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT) * For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/ * Registered/eligible with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) * Experience in Neonatal and pediatric patient care an asset The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. > We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For > everyone. > We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and > culturally responsive workforce. > We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. > We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

The therapist provides respiratory care by implementing physician orders and educating patients on therapy techniques. They are also responsible for the ongoing care and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Respiratory Therapy diploma and possess a Basic Life Support Certificate. Registration or eligibility with the Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapists and the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists is required.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Leadership skills · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Office Suite · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory therapy
• Patient education
• Equipment maintenance
• Physician consultation
• Basic life support
• Organizational skills
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Microsoft office suite
• Neonatal care
• Pediatric care
• Communication
• Leadership
• Organizational Skills
• Microsoft Office
• Interpersonal Communications
• Computer Literacy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Pediatrics
• Reconciliation
• Computerized Physician Order Entry
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Patient Education And Counseling
• Cultural Responsiveness
• Education and Training

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Respiratory Therapist
• Health Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Respiratory Therapists

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