Respiratory Therapist - Long Term Ventilation Service (LTVS) - Adults

Requisition ID: 409585 Position Number: 20089409 Posting End Date: September 02, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - HSC Respiratory Department / Unit: SH Clinical Resource RT & LT Vent Serv Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: 10/02/2026 FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $47.132 , $48.543 , $50.001 , $51.502 , $53.045 , $54.635 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 Under the general supervision of the Manager Health Services (or designate), the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching of respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy. Experience Recent and related clinical experience required, with knowledge of home ventilatory assistive devices (home ventilators, home CPAP/ BiPAP machines), accessories, and management of same in the home environment. Experience with clinic visits, home visits preferred. 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. Certification/Licensure/Registration Current registration with the MARRT required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy. Qualifications And Skills Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships. Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional. judgement and initiative. Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care. Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision. Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care. Willingness to learn new Respiratory LTVS equipment and functionalities as required. Must have experience with computers including office productivity and e-mail software. Must be able to conduct client home visits to perform client and care evaluations, make related recommendations and provide other relevant support to the community program staff. Will be required to attend other sites with the team to review and advise patient care plans. Physical Requirements Moderate to heavy physical effort, manual dexterity and visual acuity are required. Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods. (Must be able to access a client’s home, which may have stairs.). Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to15 pounds/6.8 kg). Ability to push wheeled medical equipment. May be required to occasionally work extended hours. May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends. May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress etc. May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors. Ability to assist with the positioning of clients. 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.

Provide therapeutic, diagnostic, and technical respiratory therapy services for adults in the Long Term Ventilation Service. This includes conducting home and clinic visits to evaluate patients and manage ventilatory assistive devices.

Requires an accredited degree in Respiratory Therapy and current registration with MARRT. Candidates must have clinical experience with home ventilators and the physical ability to lift equipment and access client homes.

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• Respiratory Therapy
• Home Ventilation Management
• CPAP/BiPAP Operation
• Patient Assessment
• Interpersonal Communication
• Clinical Judgment
• Patient Care Planning
• Computer Literacy
• Manual Ventilation
• Client Evaluation

• Healthcare

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

39 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level