Respiratory Therapist II - Neonatal Transport

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

Benefits offered by this job

Temp P/T Benefits

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for the Neonatal Transport Team at Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton. You will coordinate, monitor and assess neonatal respiratory care, develop care plans, and participate in interprofessional rounds to support safe transport of critically ill newborns.

Responsibilities include equipment readiness, protocol development, and acting as a clinical resource within the NICU transport program.

Qualifications

• Active CRTA registration or eligible to register.
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current NRP certification.
• Minimum two years recent level III neonatal critical care experience.
• Transport aircraft safety certification (upon hire).
• Formal neonatal transport training (upon hire).
• Formal Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization Team (RST) training (upon hire).
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in the Neonatal Transport Team.
• Develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans for neonates during transport.
• Ensure equipment readiness, maintenance and quality assurance.
• Participate in interprofessional rounds and transport planning.
• Provide education and support within NICU transport operations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interprofessional communication

Leadership

Decision making

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Therapy program

BLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Respiratory Therapist II - Neonatal Transport

The Neonatal Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (TRRT) is responsible for the stabilization and transport of critically ill neonates, while possessing skills and knowledge to provide appropriate respiratory care. The TRRT requires the ability to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions during intrahospital and interhospital transport. As a member of the multidisciplinary transport team, the TRRT will assist with coordination of transport and collaboratively develop a plan of care for the safe transport of patients. The TRRT will require the ability to provide acute and delivery room resuscitation and intubation, ensuring continuing competency, participating actively in the education of the multidisciplinary team, family, and caregivers, and providing technical support for related transport equipment. When not required for transport duties, the TRRT will be available to assist with Respiratory Therapy department related functions and NICU respiratory care, including providing internal hospital transport, patient care, bedside assignments as required, and response to high-risk deliveries of newborns as a core member of the Neonatal RST (Resuscitation and Stabilization Team) in the NICU.

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: Neonatal Transport Team
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $44.76
• Maximum Salary: $57.72
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Neonatal Transport Team
• Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 03-OCT-2026
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 34
• 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

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification. Current NRP certification. Minimum two years recent experience in level III neonatal critical care. Transport aircraft safety certification (upon hire). Formal institution based neonatal transport training course (upon hire). Formal institution based Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization Team (RST) training (upon hire). Critical Thinking, assessment, communication, and excellent interpersonal skills. Exercises good judgement, organizational, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary patient care team. Ability to work in aircraft and ground vehicle transport environment. Commitment to principles of family centered care. Excellent workplace attendance record

Preferred Qualifications

Current neonatal transport and delivery room resuscitation experience. Current experience (> 2 years) with multiple neonatal populations, including congenital cardiac, surgical, non-surgical, and prematurity. Certification in PALS or ACORN. Experience participating on working groups, committees and quality councils to improve quality of patient care.

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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Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, Stollery Children's Hospital