Respiratory Therapist II - Neonatal Transport
The Neonatal Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist (TRRT) is responsible for the stabilization and transport of critically ill neonates, while possessing skills and knowledge to provide appropriate respiratory care. The TRRT requires the ability to plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions during intrahospital and interhospital transport. As a member of the multidisciplinary transport team, the TRRT will assist with coordination of transport and collaboratively develop a plan of care for the safe transport of patients. The TRRT will require the ability to provide acute and delivery room resuscitation and intubation, ensuring continuing competency, participating actively in the education of the multidisciplinary team, family, and caregivers, and providing technical support for related transport equipment. When not required for transport duties, the TRRT will be available to assist with Respiratory Therapy department related functions and NICU respiratory care, including providing internal hospital transport, patient care, bedside assignments as required, and response to high-risk deliveries of newborns as a core member of the Neonatal RST (Resuscitation and Stabilization Team) in the NICU.

Description:
As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient,



client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.

Classification: Respiratory Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Neonatal Transport Team

Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 03-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2027

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 34

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.76

Maximum Salary: $57.72

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Respiratory Therapist II

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Neonatal Transport Team

Primary Location: Stollery Children's Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Multisite

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 23-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 03-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 12

Shifts per cycle: 34

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $44.76

Maximum Salary: $57.72

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

Additional Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BLS certification. Current NRP certification. Minimum two years recent experience in level III neonatal critical care. Transport aircraft safety certification (upon hire). Formal institution based neonatal transport training course (upon hire).



Formal institution based Neonatal Resuscitation and Stabilization Team (RST) training (upon hire). Critical Thinking, assessment, communication, and excellent interpersonal skills. Exercises good judgement, organizational, and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary patient care team. Ability to work in aircraft and ground vehicle transport workplace. Commitment to principles of family centered care. Excellent workplace attendance record

Preferred Qualifications
Current neonatal transport and delivery room resuscitation experience. Current experience (> 2 years) with multiple neonatal populations, including congenital cardiac, surgical, non-surgical, and prematurity. Certification in PALS or ACORN. Experience participating on working groups, committees and quality councils to improve quality of patient care.

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.

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📌 Respiratory Therapist II - Neonatal Transport (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
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