Respiratory Therapist II

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

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Calgary is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist II to join their Anesthesia Team. This advanced role involves providing clinical support to Anesthesiologists in various settings. Key responsibilities include coordinating respiratory procedures, developing care plans, and ensuring the quality of respiratory equipment. Ideal candidates will have registration with CARTA, previous anesthesia or critical care experience, and BLS certification. This position offers a competitive salary range of $40.96 to $52.83 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
• Previous anesthesia experience is required.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area.
• Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor patients' progress.
• Ensure operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance of respiratory equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Critical thinking

Ability to manage competing priorities

Education

Active registration with CARTA

Current BLS certification

Job description

Your Opportunity

If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally as rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Respiratory Therapist II to join our Anesthesia Team. This is an advanced technical position providing zone-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
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 15-DEC-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 16-FEB-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• 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

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Previous anesthesia experience is required. Lacking that, experience in critical care respiratory therapy would be considered. Current BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

As Required.