Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services; St. Albert; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services seeks a Respiratory Therapist I to assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy plans, and monitor progress. You will work with interprofessional teams and support various departments across Sturgeon Community Hospital.

The role involves direct patient care, education for patients and families, and leading with strong communication and critical thinking to ensure optimal outcomes. The position is 0.70 FTE with rotating shifts in Days/Evenings/Nights.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with CRTA.
• Minimum 6 months of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last 3 years.
• ACLS and NRP certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Critical care experience

Emergency department experience

Communication skills

Education

CRTA registration or eligibility

ACLS certification

NRP certification

Job description

Come and join our team at the Sturgeon Community Hospital! As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will be a pivotal member of the interprofessional team and works collaboratively with all disciplines. In this role, you will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for direct patient care, and 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. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain robust experience as you will float through all of the areas of the hospital and work both independently and with interprofessional teams in throughout the units. This position requires you to work in various departments, support the respiratory therapists in all clinical areas. In this position, you will be on your feet for an extended period of time (both walking and standing), and you must be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients. You will also be required to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment. To be successful in this position, you will have well developed leadership skills and experience, as well as excellent communication skills. Working closely with patients, your team and physicians will be an important aspect of this position, so strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships will be integral to your success. As a leader, you will be highly adaptive and responsive, and able to assist others with critical thinking and problem solving to ensure the success.

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
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-FEB-2028
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• 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 Therapy
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 02-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date: 14-FEB-2028
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, 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:

A minimum of 6 months of adult critical care or emergency experience within the last three (3) years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Arterial Line insertion certification. Intubation Certification. Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Current Neonatal Resuscitation Course (NRP). Experience working with abdominal and pleurex drains.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of 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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We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Edmonton Zone, St. Albert, Sturgeon Community Hospital