Respiratory Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
Join a collaborative, progressive team at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital where Respiratory Therapists practice to the full scope of their profession. In this role, you will be an essential member of an interdisciplinary care team, providing comprehensive respiratory care across acute, critical care, emergency, and outpatient settings. Our therapists are empowered to apply advanced clinical judgment and technical expertise in airway management, ventilator management, patient assessment, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. You will have opportunities to work with diverse patient populations, contribute to quality improvement initiatives, and support patient education and chronic disease management. We foster a supportive practice environment that values professional autonomy, continuous learning, and innovation. Therapists are encouraged to maintain and expand competencies, participate in education, and help shape the evolution of respiratory care services in our region. Medicine Hat offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming community, affordable living, and access to beautiful natural surroundings. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and want to fully utilize your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting, we invite you to apply.
Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments.
- Classification: Resp Therapist I
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Respiratory
- Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.42
- Posting End Date: 29-MAY-2026
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 08-JUN-2026
- Temporary End Date: 18-JAN-2027
- Hours per Shift: 7.75, 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 17
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.95
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:NRP is required. New grads are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications:ACLS & PALS would be an asset.
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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Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it’s about putting patients’ and families’ experiences, priorities and trust first.
We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
