Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Lethbridge, Alberta, seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to collaborate in patient care at Chinook Regional Hospital. The ideal candidate will assess and implement respiratory therapy for patients, ensuring high-quality care in various clinical settings. Strong communication and critical-thinking skills are essential, alongside relevant certifications. This full-time position offers a salary range of $40.73 to $52.34 hourly, with shifts covering days, nights, and weekends. Join our dedicated team and help make a difference in the lives of patients!

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Current Basic Life Support certification, recent acute and critical care experience.
• Flexibility to work in various hospital areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans.
• Monitor progress and collaborate with clinical teams.
• Provide training on respiratory equipment and educate patients.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical-thinking skills

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Active registration with CARTA

Tools

Basic Life Support certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification

Job description

Opportunity

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, and providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. Respiratory 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, the ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively, and promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. Consideration will be given to Respiratory Therapy students graduating in Spring 2026.

Responsibilities

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.

Job Details

• 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: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 12-JAN-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 01-MAR-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 42
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.73
• Maximum Salary: $52.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

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 arterial lines. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training, relevant bachelor’s degree, and Connect Care experience are assets.