Respiratory Therapist I

Covenant Health Canada; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist I to join its Respiratory Programs and Services. In this role, you will be responsible for assessments, care plans, and patient education, ensuring adherence to standards in a community hospital environment. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and relevant certifications in respiratory therapy.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.
• Active registration and good standing with CARTA.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing and developing care plans for patients.
• Conducts diagnostic testing and facilitates discharge education.
• Reviews clinical referrals and adheres to established standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Critical Thinking Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Electronic Charting Familiarity

Education

Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program

Active registration with CARTA

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Description: The Respiratory Therapist I (RT) is responsible for professional assessment, therapeutic intervention and follow-up for patients with cardio-pulmonary and related disorders. The RT I reviews clinical referrals, conducts assessments and performs diagnostic testing, develops and administers care plans for patients, facilitates discharge and provides education to clients, family and care givers. The RT I is responsible for the provision of services in accordance with established standards, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Covenant Health. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Programs and Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 20-JUN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-JUN-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.39
• Maximum Salary: $49.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Programs and Services
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.71
• Posting End Date: 20-JUN-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 30-JUN-2025
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 30
• Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $38.39
• Maximum Salary: $49.34
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a recognized and accredited school of Respiratory Therapy program or recognized equivalent required.Active registration and member in good standing with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) required.Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required.Excellent organizational and time management skills required.Basic computer and keyboarding skills required.Familiarity with electronic charting (Connect Care) required.N95 mask fit tested required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred.Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.Two years of current acute care experience in AICU, ER, NICU, Medicine and Surgical Units preferred.Completion of Trec and Trac training preferred. Additional courses in Smoking Cessation, Patient Education, Care Maps, Student Preceptoring and area specific training preferred.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening : Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictionswith Covenant Health.

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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital

Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Grey Nuns Community Hospital