Respiratory Therapist I

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre

📁: Respiratory Therapy

📅   : ALB00334016 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 14, 2023 Post Date

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Classification: Resp Therapist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Respiratory Services

Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 23-JAN-2023

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 27-FEB-2023

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 16

Shifts per cycle: 56

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $37.64

Maximum Salary: $48.37

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification including expiration date. Minimum 1 year current independent Respiratory Therapy experience in an acute care hospital setting. 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 20 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with current independent RRT experience in; ICU, CVICU, Level I trauma ED and wards. Bachelor’s degree - health related. ACLS certification. CSRT registration. Professional development courses (last 3 years). Preceptor training courses. Current charge experience. Current outreach experience. Completed FMC orientation. Current participation in a healthcare committee or working group.

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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