Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Student

Job summary

Assist Registered Respiratory Therapists with non-clinical respiratory care support for patients at St. Boniface Hospital. Work under the general supervision of the Program Manager and the direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412986 Position Number: 20088191 Posting End Date: October 27, 2026 City: Winnipeg Employer: St. Boniface Hospital Site: St. Boniface Hospital Department / Unit: Respiratory Services - SBH Job Stream: Clinical Support Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start - End Date: 05/03/2027 - 04/30/2028 Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.20 Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $28.781 , $29.641 , $30.533 , $31.452 Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care. Position Overview Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, Subspecialty Critical Care, and the direction of the Registered Respiratory Therapist, while demonstrating a commitment to the Mission, Values and Management Philosophy of St. Boniface Hospital. The Respiratory Therapy Assistant - Student is responsible for assisting the Respiratory Therapist in a non-clinical fashion to provide respiratory care to patients at St. Boniface Hospital. Experience Previous related experience working with Respiratory Therapy Equipment and/or in the general field of respiratory therapy preferred. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Manitoba High School Diploma (or equivalent). Currently enrolled as a 2nd or 3rd year student and in good standing in an accredited Respiratory Therapy Education program (Preference will be given to students of the Max Rady Faculty of Health Science: Respiratory Therapy Program students). SPECIAL TRAINING: On-the-job training (up to 6 months) is provided by the Respiratory Therapy Department. Certification/Licensure/Registration Not Applicable Qualifications And Skills Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Proficiency in English comprehension, written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to multitask. Ability to interact effectively with professional staff at all levels as well as within a team. Demonstrated leadership qualities. Mature & professional. Ability to work independently, take initiative, and assume responsibility. Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations. Physical Requirements Ability to lift heavy medical equipment (up to 45 lbs.). Ability to push wheeled medical equipment. May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, and allergens. St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective bargaining agreement. 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. Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment. Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition. 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.

What you’ll do

Assist Registered Respiratory Therapists with non-clinical respiratory care support for patients at St. Boniface Hospital. Work under the general supervision of the Program Manager and the direction of a Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Requirements

Applicants must have a Manitoba High School Diploma or equivalent and be in good standing as a second- or third-year student in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program; preference is given to students in the Max Rady program. Basic computer and communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, and the ability to lift and move medical equipment are required; related experience is preferred.

Listed skills

• basic computer skills · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Multitasking · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory Therapy Equipment
• Basic Computer Skills
• Keyboarding
• English Comprehension
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Multitasking
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Independent Work
• Initiative
• Adaptability
• Patient Care Support

Job areas

• Healthcare

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