Respiratory Therapist I - Acute Care & Education

Alberta Health Services; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to join the Emergency Department team in Fort Saskatchewan. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, provide training to staff and students, participate in quality monitoring activities, and contribute to department goals.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
• Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy.
• One year Respiratory Therapy clinical experience post-graduation in an acute care setting.
• Current CPR certification.
• Ability to work in a team environment, handle pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Advocate effectively for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans.
• Implement and monitor diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes.
• Maintain and operate respiratory therapy equipment.
• Educate patients and families about diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
• Provide training to health care providers, staff and students.
• Participate in quality monitoring activities.

Skills

Team collaboration

Work under pressure

Self-organization

Patient advocacy

Communication with patients/families

Education

Graduate of accredited respiratory therapy program

Job description

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to join the Emergency Department team in Fort Saskatchewan. You will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory care plans, monitor progress, and operate diagnostic and therapeutic equipment as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will educate patients and families, provide training to staff and students, participate in quality monitoring activities, and contribute to department goals.