At Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, the Respiratory Therapist I is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing comprehensive respiratory care services across a variety of acute care settings including neonatal, pediatric and adult populations. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions in critical care, emergency, inpatient medicine, surgery, and other specialty areas.

Responsibilities include airway management, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, patient assessment, and participation in emergency response activities.

Respiratory

Therapists practice to the full extent of their scope, supporting professional growth, clinical autonomy, and increased job satisfaction.The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for delivering safe, evidence-informed, patient and family-centered care while supporting patients and families through education and advocacy. Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A commitment to ongoing professional development, collaboration, and excellence in patient care is essential.This position may be eligible for financial support through the Rural Capacity Investment Fund (RCIF) for qualified candidates who commit to working in a designated rural or regional Alberta Health Services location. Recruitment incentives may be available in accordance with program guidelines. For more information, visit https://www.rcif-hsaa.ca/.



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 Therapy Primary Location

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Multi-Site:

Not Applicable FTE

1.00 Posting End Date:

18-SEP-2026 Employee Class:

Regular Full Time Date Available:

18-JAN-2027 Length of Shift in weeks:

8 Shifts per cycle:

28 Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights Days Off:

As Per Rotation Minimum Salary:

$41.95 Maximum Salary:

$53.91 Vehicle Requirement:

Not Applicable Classification

Resp Therapist I Union

HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program:

Respiratory Therapy Primary Location

Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Location Details:

As Per Location Multi-Site:

Not Applicable FTE

1.00 Posting End Date:

18-SEP-2026 Employee Class:





Regular Full Time Date Available:

18-JAN-2027 Hours per Shift:

11.08 Length of Shift in weeks:

8 Shifts per Cycle:

28 Shift Pattern:

Days, Nights 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:

Current BLS-HCP certification. Recent acute care and/ or critical care experience (in past 5 years). Preferred Qualifications:

Competency in performing adult Intubation & Arterial Line Insertion. PVAD insertion and management certification. Current ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification. Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend 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. Healthy Albertans. Healthy Communities. Together.

We’re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care all across Alberta. 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 chance 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.

📌 Respiratory Therapist I (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Winnipeg