Your Chance: The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services to all patient areas within Red Deer Regional Hospital as prescribed by a physician or in accordance with approved treatment protocols or procedures.

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 and Location
Classification: Resp Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Red Deer Respiratory
Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 31-JUL-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 10-AUG-2026
Hours per Shift: 11.25
Length of Shift in weeks:



24
Shifts per cycle: 83
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.95
Maximum Salary: $53.91
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy required.
Registered Respiratory Therapist in positive standing with CARTA is required.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) and NRP required.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster partnerships.
Minimum one year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU, wards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effective in English, verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications
ACLS preferred.
Experience in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired.
Experience with Meditech and Laboratory Specimen ordering is preferred.
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📌 Respiratory Therapist I Red Deer
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Red Deer