Respiratory Therapist II

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

Job summary

Alberta Health Services in Edmonton is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II to support the Operating Room and anesthesia-related services, providing airway management, ventilation, ABG procurement and interpretation. You will coordinate respiratory care plans, monitor progress, ensure equipment readiness, and participate in interprofessional rounds and teaching.

The position includes a 6-month orientation and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible CRTA registration.
• Graduated from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• CSRT certification completed.
• BCLS-HCP certification current.
• 2–3 years in a tertiary teaching hospital.
• 6-month orientation required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical respiratory services.
• Develop and implement care plans for advanced therapy.
• Manage respiratory equipment, procurement and QA.
• Participate in interprofessional rounds and trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Education

CRTA registration or eligibility

BCLS-HCP

Graduated from recognized Respiratory Therapy program

Job description

Your Opportunity

Reporting to the Respiratory Therapist II - Operating Room, Clinical Lead, Anesthesia/Maintenance/Special Procedures, this position provides quality patient care to the OR suites, out of OR anesthesia locations and recovery rooms as required. Duties include Airway and ventilation management. ABG procurement and interpretation. A high level of understanding and competency related to the proper functionality of anesthesia-related equipment. This includes the ability to check, troubleshoot and complete corrective action promptly in stressful situations. Maintains competency with art line insertion, intubation, and autologous transfusion (certification procedures). Administration of blood products as required. Participates in the orientation, training, and education of students and new staff members. Rotating on-call is 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.

Job Details

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Operative Services Level 3 Operating Room
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-AUG-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
• Temporary End Date: 07-SEP-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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

Graduated from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and have successfully passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support-Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) certification is required. The incumbent must possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have a positive attitude, and initiative and be highly motivated with the ability to work independently. The candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in a tertiary teaching hospital. Must be available for a 6-month orientation program.

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will have Operating Room experience with certifications in intubation, arterial line insertion and autologous transfusion. Including experience in the following services: Cardiac Surgery, Urology, Robotics, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Trauma, Plastics, OHNS, Neurosurgery, Spine and Stollery. ACLS certification preferred.