Respiratory Therapy Assistant

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Winnipeg is seeking a Respiratory Equipment Coordinator to manage respiratory supplies and equipment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in respiratory therapy, and strong communication skills. This casual position requires working various shifts and offers on-the-job training.

Qualifications

• On the job training is provided by the department.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Ordering and stocking respiratory supplies and equipment.
• Working under the supervision of the Manager or Therapist.

Skills

Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Use of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Medical terminology

Excellent English comprehension

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Education

Complete high school education, science courses preferred

Year 3 of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Educational Program

Registry eligible with the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care

Job description

Overview

Requisition ID: 389010

Position Number: 20032429

Posting End Date: September 29, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy C & W

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $27.943, $28.778, $29.644, $30.536

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager or Therapist, the incumbent is responsible for ordering and stocking respiratory supplies and equipment to modules and critical care areas.

Experience

• Previous related experience working with Respiratory Therapy equipment and/or in the field of Respiratory Therapy preferred.
• Other hospital experience related to ordering, managing or maintaining stock is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, (science courses preferred).
• Successful completion of one of the following is required:
• Year 3 of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Educational Program.
• Registry eligible with the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Qualifications And Skills

• On the job training is provided by the department.
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills required.
• Use of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) preferred.
• Medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
• Excellent English comprehension and written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment up to 45 kg.
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to assist with the positioning of patients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise and allergens.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

Compliance and Diversity: This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.