Requisition ID: 405754   

Position Number: 20077951   Posting End Date: Open Until Filled City: Winnipeg   Employer: Shared Health  Site: Shared Health - Health Sciences Centre   Department / Unit: SH - Patient Transport-1    Job Stream: Clinical    Union: MAHCP    Anticipated Start Date: 09/01/2026    FTE: 0.70    Anticipated Shift: Days;Nights;Weekends    Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 12.00   Annual Base Hours: 2080    Salary: $60.844, $62.662, $64.549, $66.488, $68.479, $70.533   Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.  Position Overview Provides current and competent clinical care while treating patients in multiple venues; including but not limited to: medical facilities in Manitoba, ground ambulance, ground patient support vehicle, air ambulance.

Functions in harsh and unusual environmental conditions, including extreme weather and unconventional modes of transportation ensure personal and patient safety at all times.

Responsible for the provision of basic and advanced level patient care to adult, pediatric and neonatal/obstetric patients during interfacility transport, including provincial, regional and multi-sites.

Responsible for full patient care of patients requiring accompaniment during diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions and/or other appointments.  

May assume responsibility for and provide care to single or multiple patients during interfacility transport, in accordance with Patient Transport Program protocols.  

May be assigned temporary duties when provincial needs arise. Works collaboratively with EMS, paramedics, dispatch, hospital site staff and flight nurses.   Experience Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a Respiratory Therapist, with extensive experience in critical care, emergency, anaesthesia or ground/air patient transportation.  Knowledge and proficiency in airway management, including tracheal intubation for adults, pediatrics and neonates, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required. Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or another field of study with a relevant major is preferred.

Special Training:

Current BCLS is required.
ACLS provider is preferred.  
Current ITLS, PALS, NRP and CAMATA is preferred.
Maintenance of current certification in the proceeding courses is required.  
Maintaining continuing education credits in the related area of practice is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration Current license to practice as a Respiratory Therapist in the Province of Manitoba (MARRT).  Must maintain current license to practice in Manitoba (in good standing with no restrictions). Must be a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Registered Respiratory Therapists. Must maintain personal liability insurance as recommended by licensing/regulatory body. Must maintain Aeromedical licensure. Must have valid class 5 driver’s license

Qualifications and Skills Ability to work independently with limited direction and no direct supervision of daily function Ability to interpret and apply protocols/standards of practice in response to clinical situations. Ability to apply critical thinking during stressful situations. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to utilize independence and flexibility in planning daily workload. Maintains currency in therapeutic practice of Respiratory Therapy.

  We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.