Respiratory Therapist I - Acute Care

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. You will provide essential respiratory care, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and support patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. This role offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on professional development and patient advocacy, while enjoying the vibrant community and recreational opportunities in Lethbridge.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with CARTA required.
• Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop care plans.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and educate patients.
• Manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP)

Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP)

PALS

ACLS

Job description

Your Opportunity:

We are seeking a skilled & compassionate Registered Respiratory Therapist to join the Acute and Critical Care team at the Chinook Regional Hospital in sunny, Lethbridge, Alberta. Nestled in the heart of southern Alberta, Lethbridge offers a blend of urban vibrancy and natural beauty, with breathtaking scenery, a thriving cultural scene, a strong community, affordable living, a robust economy, and numerous recreational opportunities. Lethbridge is a place to thrive.

The Chinook Regional Hospital features a 20-bed ICU, a 16-bed level 2+ NICU, an 11-bed Pediatric unit, a level 3 trauma center, an active OR, and multiple inpatient units. As a Respiratory Therapist I at CRH, you will provide respiratory care across all supported areas, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will participate in education, process improvement, maintain professional practice, advocate for patients, and support respiratory equipment.

The current rotation is a 50/50 split between 11.08-hour day and night shifts.

Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, monitor progress, and manage diagnostic and therapeutic equipment. You will collaborate with clinical teams, provide training, and educate patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment, and treatments.

Additional details:

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• FTE: 1.00
• Hours: 11.08 per shift
• Shifts: Days, Nights, Weekends

Qualifications:

• Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Current Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider (BLS-HCP) Certification.
• Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification.
• Ability to work the 11.08-hour day/night rotation and in all hospital areas including NICU, Pediatrics, LDR, OR, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory Respiratory Therapy, and ICU.
• Demonstrated professional development, interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage priorities, exercise independent decision-making, resolve conflicts, and promote a respectful, safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing neonatal invasive and non-invasive ventilation in the past 5 years.
• Current PALS and ACLS certifications.
• Competency in arterial line insertion, adult intubation, and point-of-care ultrasound for line insertion.
• Previous mentorship and preceptorship training.
• Bachelor’s degree and Connect Care training and experience.