Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Red Deer Regional Hospital seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to assess patients, develop and monitor respiratory therapy plans, and collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes. You will educate patients and families on treatments and devices, and support other health professionals in equipment use.

Requirements include CRTA registration, graduation from an accredited Respiratory Therapy program, CARTA standing, BCLS-HCP and NRP, with at least one year acute care

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA is required.
• Current BCLS-HCP and NRP required.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• One year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU, or wards.
• Effective English communication in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop/monitor respiratory therapy care plans.
• Provide training and assist health care providers in respiratory equipment use and care.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
• Educate patients and families on diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Skills

CRTA registration

English communication

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Education

Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy

CRTA registration

CARTA registration

ACLS certification

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Your Opportunity:

The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services to all patient areas within Red Deer Regional Hospital as prescribed by a physician or in accordance with approved treatment protocols or procedures.

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

Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.75

Posting End Date: 21-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 01-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2027

Hours per Shift: 11.25

Length of Shift in weeks: 24

Shifts per cycle: 62

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:

• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA is required.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) and NRP required.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster partnerships.
• Minimum one year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU, wards.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS preferred.
• Experience in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
• Experience with Meditech and Laboratory Specimen ordering is preferred.