Respiratory Therapist III - ACT Clinical Educator

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

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead to coordinate educational programs for anesthesia assistants. Responsibilities include mentoring team members and evaluating learning outcomes. The ideal candidate should have at least five years of operating room experience and be active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta. This position offers a competitive salary and supports professional development.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta.
• Five years of recent, related operating room experience.
• Experience in adult learning principles and educational program delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver educational programs for anesthesia assistants.
• Mentor and promote standards of practice within the team.
• Evaluate learning outcomes and address learning concerns.

Skills

Collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Leadership

MS Teams

SharePoint

MS Office

Education

Active registration with CARTA

Degree or certification in Adult Education

Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA)

Completion of an accredited post-graduate Anesthesia Assistant Program

Job description

Reporting directly to the ACT Provincial Program Director and working in collaboration with the ACT Program Education Lead, the ACT Clinical Educator (CE) will be responsible for development, implementation planning, and coordination of educational programs including orientation, compulsory educational programs, clinical development, designing and facilitating simulations, provincial travelling for on-site delivery of education materials or site evaluations and continuing education. While the primary focus of the role is to support the educational needs and practice requirements of anesthesia assistants, the CE will support the educational needs of all ACT members and will promote a culture of continuous learning and safety within AHS. In addition to creation of learning resources, assessment tools, and lesson plans, the CE’s will also be responsible for delivering content virtually and in person, scheduling clinical rotations, meeting with students and preceptors, monitoring progress, addressing learning concerns, and evaluating learning. The CE will utilize adult learning principles when developing education and responding to the education needs of ACT team members. This role requires collaboration with all members of the interprofessional team and with internal or external stakeholders. This position will be part of Acute Care Alberta effective April 1, 2025. By applying on this posting, if you are the successful candidate, you agree to and will become an employee of Acute Care Alberta.

As a Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring, promoting standards of practice, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill and student development within your team. You will collaborate with managers and supervisors in the provision and access to internal and external continuing education and professional development programs including certifications and upgrades.

Key Details

• Transition Company: Acute Care Alberta
• Classification: Respiratory Therapist III
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anesthesia Care Team Program, Surgical Care Alberta
• Primary Location: Seventh Street Plaza
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 11‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 21‑DEC‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 20‑DEC‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 8
• Shifts per cycle: 40
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $42.44
• Maximum Salary: $55.01
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Required Qualifications

Active registration with the applicable College or Association. Five (5) years recent, related operating room experience. Experience in the application of adult learning principles, educational program delivery, and measurement of learning outcomes. The successful candidate should possess the following: strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills; strong organizational and planning skills; strong problem‑solving, decision‑making and leadership skills; and strong computer skills in MS Teams, SharePoint, and MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

Simulation Facilitation Training. Degree or certification in Adult Education or related field. Current BCLS‑HCP and ACLS registration. Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation. Completion of an accredited post‑graduate accredited Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent.