Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; Red Deer; On-site; CAD 87,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist I at Red Deer Regional Hospital provides diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services across patient areas, under physician orders or approved protocols.

You assess patients, develop care plans, monitor progress and operate respiratory equipment. Collaboration with clinical teams, training of staff, and patient education for diseases, medications, equipment and treatments are core responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy; CARTA in good standing; BCLS-HCP and NRP required.
• Minimum one year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU or wards.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans.
• Monitor progress and manage diagnostic/therapeutic equipment.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.
• Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Graduation from recognized Respiratory Therapy program

Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA

Tools

Meditech

MS Office

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: Red Deer Respiratory Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-SEP-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 20-SEP-2026 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 83 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:

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