Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to join the Leduc Community Hospital team. You will assess patients, design and implement respiratory therapy plans, and monitor progress across multiple clinical areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other professionals to deliver high-quality care in a community hospital setting. You will educate patients and families, support in the safe use of respiratory equipment, and participate in interprofessional

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Minimum 1 year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last five years.
• Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program.
• Successful completion of the National Respiratory Certification Exam (CARTA or CSRT).
• Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Provide diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust therapies as needed.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interprofessional teams to improve outcomes.

Skills

BCLS-HCP

Critical care experience

Education

Graduation from recognized Respiratory Therapy Program

CRTA registration or eligible

CARTA/CSRT certification

BCLS-HCP certification

Job description

Are you a Respiratory Therapist looking for a role that strengthens your clinical skills, offers variety, and allows you to make a meaningful impact? At Leduc Community Hospital, Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the interprofessional team, providing essential care in a welcoming, community-based setting where collaboration, connection, and high-quality patient care are central to what we do.As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will work across multiple clinical areas, providing routine and critical respiratory care to a diverse patient population. This broad clinical exposure provides opportunities to strengthen your assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills while building strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and provide diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. You will also educate patients and families and support healthcare providers in the safe and effective use of respiratory equipment and therapies.Our collaborative environment values Respiratory Therapists as clinical experts and encourages active participation in patient care, problem-solving, and shared decision-making. Strong communication, adaptability, critical thinking, and relationship-building are key to success.With diverse clinical experiences, meaningful patient connections, and a supportive team culture, Leduc Community Hospital is a rewarding place to grow your practice and make a difference close to home.

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 Therapy Department
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.62
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

• Classification: Resp Therapist I
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy Department
• Primary Location: Leduc Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.62
• Posting End Date: 28-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 31-JUL-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 26
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $41.95
• Maximum Salary: $53.91
• Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

A minimum of 1 year of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last five (5) years. Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy Program. Successful completion of the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College and Association of Respiratory Therapy (CARTA) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous Arterial Line insertion certification. Intubation Certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRP). Certified Respiratory Educator (CRE) or current enrollment in required courses (such as: COPD educator, Asthma educator, Chronic Disease Management). Previous experience working in medicine, surgery, critical care, OR and/or pediatrics. Previous Experience with quality assurance initiatives within a department.

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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