Staff Respiratory Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Misericordia Health Centre in Winnipeg is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to provide therapeutic, diagnostic and teaching respiratory services within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, under the supervision of the Manager. You will uphold professional standards and contribute to patient care excellence.

The position emphasizes interpersonal communication, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the ability to adapt to evolving best practices while maintaining safety and quality in a

Qualifications

• Entry-to-practice credential in Respiratory Therapy from a Canadian program or MARRT-equivalent.
• Current MARRT registration; CSRT preferred.
• CPR training per Employer policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory therapy services under supervision per standards.
• Deliver therapeutic, diagnostic and teaching respiratory services within the Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
• Uphold the employer's mission, values and management philosophy.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Patient care knowledge

Organization

Adaptability

Computer skills

Education

Respiratory Therapy credential (entry-to-practice)

MARRT registration

Job description

Requisition ID: 404283

Position Number: 20079828

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

Site: Misericordia Health Centre - 25 Sherbrook St

Department / Unit: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 06/12/2026

FTE: 0.20

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $47.132, $48.543, $50.001, $51.502, $53.045, $54.635

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Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager (or designate), the incumbent provides therapeutic, diagnostic, technical and teaching respiratory therapy services consistent with discipline and professional standards while adhering to the employers’ mission, values and management philosophy.

Experience

• Recent and related clinical experience preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited Canadian program or a MARRT approved equivalent, if internationally educated, is required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration with the MARRT required. Current registration/membership in the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) is preferred.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications And Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Knowledge of the physiological, social, cultural and economic aspects of patient care.
• Ability to organize and complete assignments with a minimum of supervision.
• Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practice in the academic and clinical fields of health care.
• Must have experience with computers including office productivity and email software.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity are required.
• Ability to stand and walk and perform manual ventilation with one or both hands for prolonged periods.
• Ability to run to emergencies.
• Ability to lift heavy medical equipment including measuring devices, monitors, D and E size gas cylinders and other equipment (weighing up to 15 pounds/6.8 kg).
• Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
• Ability to move H and M size gas cylinders (weighing 66 to 100 pounds/30 to 45.5 kg).
• Ability to assist with the positioning of clients.
• May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress, etc.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/staff/visitors.

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 across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden Door Geriatric Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

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

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.