Respiratory Therapist I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Rockyview General Hospital

📁: Respiratory Therapy

📅   : ALB00518783 Requisition #

📅   : Sep 13, 2025 Post Date

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Classification: Resp Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Respiratory Services

Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2025

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 06-OCT-2025

Temporary End Date: 04-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 28

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $38.39

Maximum Salary: $49.34

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years current clinical Respiratory Therapy experience in an adult ICU and 3 years current Level II/III NICU experience. A demonstrated pattern of professional development: display interpersonal, communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities, be self-directed, exercise independent decision making and effectively resolve conflict; and promotion of a healthy, respectful and safe work environment are required. Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification including expiration date. The focus of the role will include the following: Act as a clinical resource for all members of the interprofessional team, support family centered care in the ICU and NICU, work collaboratively with the ICU and NICU supervisors and educator to design, implement and monitor practice change. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment up to 20lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current Independent RRT acute care experience in the last 3 years in ICU, ED, Wards, NICU, Outreach. NRP/PALS/ACLS/CRE/CTE/CAE certification/instructor. Art line and Intubation certification. Professional development courses (last 3 years) Tobacco reduction training. Participation in a healthcare committee or working group. WISE/sim training. Formal preceptor training. CSRT membership. Health related degree. Charge experience. RGH Site orientation.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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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