Respiratory Therapist II
About the role
Your Opportunity
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. This area will be GS Surge & CCU
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: General Systems Surge and Coronary Care Unit Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 07-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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
Current active registration in good standing with CRTA, current BLS required. 5 years current acute care experience in a tertiary teaching hospital with 3 years current critical care experience. You have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, positive attitude, demonstrated initiative and are highly motivated to work independently. Current charge experience; experience precepting students, developing quality initiatives and implementing practice change, and active committee participant.
Preferred Qualifications
Current advanced life support certifications specific to the role, relevant baccalaureate degree and or supervisory training/certification. Current Medical Emergency team and Special Isolation team member.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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Respiratory Therapist II
About the role
Your Opportunity
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. This area will be GS Surge & CCU
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: General Systems Surge and Coronary Care Unit Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 07-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends Days Off: Saturday/Sunday 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
Current active registration in good standing with CRTA, current BLS required. 5 years current acute care experience in a tertiary teaching hospital with 3 years current critical care experience. You have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, positive attitude, demonstrated initiative and are highly motivated to work independently. Current charge experience; experience precepting students, developing quality initiatives and implementing practice change, and active committee participant.
Preferred Qualifications
Current advanced life support certifications specific to the role, relevant baccalaureate degree and or supervisory training/certification. Current Medical Emergency team and Special Isolation team member.
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About Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is Canada’s first and largest province wide, fully-integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to the over four million people living in Alberta.
Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world.
Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.
Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.