Pediatric Respiratory Therapist I – NICU/ED

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to balance patient acuity and priorities across PICU, NICU, inpatient units and ED. You will lead care plans, supervise equipment use and educate patients and families, contributing to professional practice and process improvement.

The role emphasizes self-direction, teamwork, conflict resolution, and advocacy for patients within a patient- and family-centered approach.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Minimum of 6 months tertiary critical care experience within the last 3 years.
• Current BCLS-HCP Certification, including expiration date.
• Preferred: ACH experience, Pediatric experience, Level III NICU experience, Formal preceptor training, Current PALS certification with expiration date, Current NRP certification with expiration date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance outcomes and educate patients and families.
• Provide training on respiratory equipment to health care providers and support patients and families in understanding diseases and treatments.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Education

CRTA registration

BCLS-HCP certification

PALS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I at Alberta Children's Hospital in Calgary to balance patient acuity and priorities across PICU, NICU, inpatient units and ED. You will lead care plans, supervise equipment use and educate patients and families, contributing to professional practice and process improvement.

The role emphasizes self-direction, teamwork, conflict resolution, and advocacy for patients within a patient- and family-centered approach.