Respiratory Therapist Diploma

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Saskatoon is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position to provide essential patient care and equipment management. The role includes implementing physician's orders, consulting with staff, and educating patients on therapy techniques. Candidates must hold a Respiratory Therapy Diploma and be registered with the relevant Canadian authorities. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills are essential.
• Leadership and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care according to physician's orders.
• Consult with physicians and educate patients about therapy.
• Care for and maintain respiratory equipment.

Skills

Basic leadership skills

Basic organizational skills

Basic communication skills

Basic interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Respiratory Therapy Diploma (RT)

Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Registered with CSRT

Registered with SCRT

Job description

Job Overview

Position #: 196166
Expected Start Date: June 16, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Royal University Hospital
City/Town: Saskatoon
Department: Acute & Critical Care Respiratory Services
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends
Hours of Work Per 4 Weeks: 12 shifts of 11.78 hours, 1 shift of 8 hours
Field Hours: No
Human Resources Exemption: No
Multi-Site: Yes

Shift Information

• FTE: 1 (Full-time regular)
• Shift: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Hours per 4 weeks:
  • 12 shifts of 11.78 hours
  • 1 shift of 8 hours
• Relief: No
• Float: No
• Field Hours: No

Compensation

Salary: Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144
Travel Required: No

Responsibilities

Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Qualifications

• Respiratory Therapy Diploma (RT)
• Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)
• Basic computer skills
• Basic leadership skills
• Basic organizational skills
• Basic communication skills
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in neonatal and pediatric patient care an asset
• Registered/eligible with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT)
• Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapists (SCRT)
• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/