respiratory therapist

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Edmonton is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to collaborate with an interdisciplinary health team. This role involves interpreting medical test results, performing tests, and operating respiratory equipment. Credentials such as a Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists are required. The position is on-site with various health benefits including dental and vision care.

Benefits

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision care benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Qualifications

• Experience in respiratory care therapy is an asset.
• Ability to perform diagnostic tests.
• Knowledge of operating and monitoring respiratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health team.
• Interpret medical test results.
• Perform diagnostic tests and administer treatments.

Skills

Reliability

Team player

Client focus

Attention to detail

Initiative

Education

Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - R.R.T.

CPR Certificate

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• Respiratory care therapy/therapist

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Medical clinic
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Hospital/medical facility or clinic
• Public or community health centre
• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team
• Interpret medical test results
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Operate and monitor respiratory equipment to administer treatments
• Operate, monitor, maintain, calibrate and test equipment

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials

• Certificate of Registry from the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists - R.R.T.
• CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

• Pulmonary function

Additional information

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Reliability
• Team player
• Client focus
• Initiative

Benefits

• Health benefits
  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Long term benefits

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Parking available