Respiratory Therapist I
Your Opportunity:
The Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care services across a variety of outpatient specialty clinics, including but not limited to Pulmonary Medicine, Sleep Disorders program, Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD), Neuromuscular Disease, and ALS clinics. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the Respiratory Therapist is responsible for conducting comprehensive respiratory assessments, providing patient education, supporting diagnostic testing, coordinating care, and contributing to the ongoing management of patients with complex respiratory and neuromuscular conditions. The role requires a high degree of autonomy and clinical expertise, with the ability to independently assess, prioritize, and manage a diverse outpatient caseload. The successful candidate demonstrates strong critical thinking, clinical judgment, organizational, and problem-solving skills to effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic ambulatory environment. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and allied health professionals, the Respiratory Therapist contributes to the development and implementation of individualized, evidence-informed care plans that support optimal patient outcomes. The Respiratory Therapist plays a key role in delivering safe, high-quality, patient- and family-centered care, while promoting excellence in clinical practice and supporting the vision, mission, and values of Alberta Health Services. Through effective communication, care coordination, and patient advocacy, the Respiratory Therapist helps ensure a seamless and positive healthcare experience for patients and families across the continuum of care.
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: Kaye Edmonton Clinic Outpatient Respiratory Services
- Primary Location: Edmonton Clinic
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.00
- Posting End Date: 03-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Casual/Relief
- Date Available: 16-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
- Shifts per cycle: Varies
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $41.95
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Graduate of a recognized Respiratory Therapy program accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Respiratory Therapy Education (CoARTE). Minimum two (2) years of recent experience in an acute care setting within the last five (5) years Current Basic Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BLS-HCP) certification. Demonstrated proficiency with Connect Care (Epic), Netcare, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and other clinical and administrative software applications. Experience supporting patients with chronic respiratory diseases, including asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, neuromuscular disorders, and ALS Experience with spirometry testing, respiratory assessment, patient education, and care coordination. Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and pull clinical equipment and supplies, including regularly lifting up to 15 kg and occasionally lifting up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Must have the physical ability to perform adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and respond effectively during clinical emergencies. Must be able to tolerate a busy clinical environment requiring prolonged standing, walking, and repetitive physical activity throughout the workday. Must be able to assist patients with mobility limitations, including transfers and support of patients requiring additional physical assistance.
Preferred Qualifications:As Required.
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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