Respiratory Therapist I

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to provide clinical care, educate staff and patients, and support quality improvement in ICU/ED settings. You will handle equipment, collaborate with clinical teams and contribute to patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing care plans, implementing therapies, and educating families about diseases and treatments. The role requires 12-hour day/night rotations and alignment with union standards.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible CRTA registration is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification including expiration date.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Monitor progress and manage respiratory therapy interventions.
• Operate and educate teams and families on equipment and treatments.

Skills

CRTA registration (active/eligible)

BCLS-HCP certification

Stand for long periods

Patient handling up to 20lbs

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Located in Northeast Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a 600+ bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. PLC serves as the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan, and Southeast British Columbia and is committed to Patient and Family Centered Care. Respiratory Services support the ICU, Emergency Department, inpatient units, and a Level II NICU. PLC is home to Alberta’s only Chronic Ventilation Program, with respirologists specializing in areas including Pulmonary Hypertension and Neuromuscular Disease. The successful candidate will provide clinical care, patient and staff education, equipment support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. All RRTs must be able to work across all service areas as operationally required. Daily assignments may be adjusted based on departmental needs. This position will primarily support the ICU/ED, with coverage to inpatient units as required. The schedule includes 12-hour day and night shifts.

Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Services
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Services
• Primary Location: Peter Lougheed Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 01-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BCLS-HCP certification including expiration date. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment up to 20lbs and sometimes exceeding 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum 1-year independent clinical Respiratory Therapy experience within the last 5 years in an acute care hospital setting. ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (with valid expiration dates). Preceptor training. Familiarity with the PLC site (orientation completed) Experience in outreach or charge roles. Completed professional development courses or continuing education within the past 3 years.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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