Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 81,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Recruitment incentive up to $13,000

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Lethbridge, Alberta, is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I for Chinook Regional Hospital to deliver comprehensive respiratory care for patients of all ages. The role involves developing care plans, monitoring progress, and educating patients and families.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across NICU, OR, ICU, and ambulatory settings, with opportunities for professional development and a relocation incentive for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Current Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider certification.
• Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification.
• Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience, and PALS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory care plans.
• Deliver high-quality respiratory care across settings.
• Educate patients, families, and staff on therapies and treatments.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize outcomes.
• Assist health care providers in using respiratory equipment and training.

Skills

CRTA registration

BLS – Health Care Provider

NRP certification

Neonatal ventilation experience

PALS or ACLS certifications

Job description

Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in beautiful Lethbridge, Alberta—a city that combines urban convenience with stunning natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, affordable living, and endless recreation opportunities. Lethbridge isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to thrive. Chinook Regional Hospital features 20-bed ICU,16-bed Level 2+ NICU,11-bed Pediatric Unit, Level 3 Trauma Center, Active OR and multiple medical/surgical inpatient units. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will practice to full scope, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your role includes: Delivering high-quality respiratory care across diverse settings. Educating patients, families, students, and staff. Supporting process improvement and maintaining accountable practice. Advocating for patients using principles of patient- and family-centered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. Therapists at CRH are expected to cover all areas they have been oriented to and supported by Respiratory Services as needed. Success in this role requires: A commitment to professional development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. Relocation allowance available for eligible applicants. This position may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit www.rcif-hsaa.ca.

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 Health & Outpatient Cardiology
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.81
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• 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 Health & Outpatient Cardiology
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.81
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• Shift Pattern: Days, 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:

Current Basic Life Support – Health Care Provider certification. Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Ability to work 11.08-hour day/night rotations. Flexibility to work in all hospital areas, including NICU, Pediatrics, Labour & Delivery, OR, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory RT, and ICU. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Commitment to promoting a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience, current PALS and ACLS certifications, competency in arterial line insertion, adult intubation, and point-of-care ultrasound for art lines. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training, relevant Bachelor's degree, and Connect Care experience are assets.

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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