Respiratory Therapist I
- Classification: Resp Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy
- Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Multisite
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 14-AUG-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 24-AUG-2024
- Temporary End Date: 31-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 24
- Shifts per cycle: 59
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.39
- Maximum Salary: $49.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy is required. Must be eligible to write or have passed the CBRC National Respiratory Certification Exam. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) required. Excellent written and verbal communication and clinical documentation is required. Excellent organization, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Effective working independently and within a team environment. Able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks. Highly motivated and positive attitude.
Preferred Qualifications:2-3 years recent critical care experience in a tertiary care teaching hospital with neonatal and pediatric experience. Currently orientated to the Stollery Children’s Hospital. CSRT membership. NRP/PALS. Ped/Neo transport team experience. ECLS team experience. Current participation in working groups or committees. CISM team member. Experience as a charge therapist. Precepting students. Development of quality initiatives. Implementation of practice changes.
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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