Respiratory Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a Respiratory Therapist II to perform advanced respiratory procedures and coordinate clinical services. This role involves collaboration with anesthesiologists and managing respiratory equipment. Ideal candidates should have BLS certification and experience in anesthesia. The position is part-time and offers competitive pay between $40.96 and $52.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience working in Anesthesia is needed.
• Must be able to assist in transporting and lifting patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in the assigned area.
• Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans.
• Identify equipment requirements and maintain adequate supplies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Active or eligible registration with CARTA

Tools

Respiratory equipment

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Respiratory Therapist II to join our Anesthesia Team at Foothills Medical Centre and Arthur Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre. This is an advanced technical position providing region-wide clinical assistance to Anesthesiologists both in the operating room and in off-site surgical facilities. The Respiratory Therapist II will work collaboratively with the operating room team to perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures (such as airway management, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, drug preparation, peripheral venous cannulation, blood salvaging, arterial line insertion, and arterial blood gas sampling & analysis) for patients requiring/under anesthesia. You will also be responsible for daily set-up and verification of anesthetic machines and equipment. 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.

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Description

As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in the assigned area; act as a clinical resource for daily operations and assist in development of clinical protocols.
• Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor progress of patients receiving advanced respiratory treatment.
• Identify new equipment requirements and establish/maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials.
• Responsible for respiratory equipment operations, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance.
• Participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.

Details

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anesthesia
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.50
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 16-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 5
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $40.96
• Maximum Salary: $52.83
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Qualifications

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Additional Required Qualifications

Current BLS. Experience working in Anesthesia. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one’s feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment of up to and sometimes exceeding 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

Min of 1 yr of recent acute care and critical care experience.