Respiratory Therapist II

Alberta Health Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for Calgary-wide clinical support to anesthesiologists in the operating room and off-site surgical facilities. You will assist with advanced respiratory procedures and ensure anesthetic machines and equipment are properly set up and verified.

A professional development mindset and conflict resolution skills are essential. The role coordinates daily operations within the Anesthesia unit, supports protocol development, and participates

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with CRTA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in the assigned area.
• Act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating therapy assessment and treatment.
• Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor progress of patients receiving advanced respiratory treatment.
• Identify equipment needs and maintain adequate supplies and materials.
• Manage respiratory equipment operation, procurement, maintenance and quality assurance.

Education

Active or eligible CRTA registration

Job description

This is an advanced technical position providing Calgary-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.

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.

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anesthesia
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 11-JAN-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.76
• Maximum Salary: $57.72
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• 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: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 11-JAN-2027
• Hours per Shift: 8.25
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $44.76
• Maximum Salary: $57.72
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the 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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