Respiratory Therapist I - Float

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

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Alberta is seeking a qualified Respiratory Therapist I - Float to work at Chinook Regional Hospital. The role involves providing care in various settings, including critical care areas, and will require collaboration with clinical teams. Recent experience in acute and critical care is essential for this part-time position. Candidates should possess the necessary certifications and skills appropriate for comprehensive patient care.

Qualifications

• Actively registered with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta.
• Current BLS - Health Care Provider Certification.
• Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and implement respiratory therapy care plans.
• Provide training to health care providers on respiratory equipment.
• Educate patients and families on diseases and treatments.

Skills

Active registration with CARTA

Basic Life Support Certification

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Ability to work in various hospital areas

Education

Relevant bachelor's degree

Job description

Your Opportunity

Are you a Respiratory Therapist interested in working to full scope of practice and expanding your knowledge and skills in a variety of patient care settings? If so, the Respiratory Therapist I - Float position at the Chinook Regional Hospital may be the perfect position for you. The Respiratory Therapist float provides coverage to all areas of the hospital that respiratory therapy supports. In addition to covering acute and critical care areas, including a 20 bed ICU/CCU, a 16 bed level 2+ NICU, an 11 bed Pediatric unit and a level 3 trauma center, you will work in specialty areas at CRH. In our Outpatient RT department, you will assist with bronchoscopy and EBUS bronchoscopy, provide airway support for cardiac procedures, perform tracheostomy changes & ABGs. You will also work in the operating room and obstetrical OR in addition to working as part of the neonatal resuscitation team in the LDR. Robust orientation and training for each area will be provided. This position is a unique opportunity for respiratory therapists with recent acute and critical care experience who would like the challenge of expanding their practice into other areas of respiratory therapy. Daily service area assignments will be adjusted to meet operational needs. A demonstrated pattern of professional development; display of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities, be self-directed, exercise independent decision-making and effectively resolve conflict; and promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment are required.

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

Unit and Program: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology

Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital

Position Type: Regular Part Time

FTE: 0.50

Posting End Date: 18-NOV-2025

Date Available: 28-SEP-2025

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 21

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Current Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider Certification.

Additional Required Qualifications

• Recent acute care and critical care experience within past 5 years.
• Current Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) Certification.
• Ability to work a 11.08 hr days/ nights rotation.
• Ability to work in all areas of the hospital, including NICU, Pediatrics, LDR, O.R., PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory Respiratory Therapy, and ICU.
• A demonstrated pattern of professional development; display of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities, exercise independent decision-making and effectively resolve conflict; and promotion of a healthy, respectful, & safe work environment are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Neonatal invasive and non-invasive ventilation experience in past 5 years.
• Previous O.R. experience.
• Previous outpatient bronchoscopy experience.
• Current PALS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Competency in arterial line insertion.
• Competency in adult intubation.
• Competency in use of point of care ultrasound for art line insertion.
• Previous formal mentorship experience.
• Completion of preceptorship training.
• Relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Connect Care training & experience.