This chance is with the Strathcona Community Hospital, Emergency Department. This facility offers a 24/7 Emergency Department and a variety of Ambulatory, Laboratory, and Diagnostic Imaging services. Under general direction, the Respiratory Therapists; plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist Physicians/Nurse Practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders.

The incumbent actively participates in the education of patients, staff and students, provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Therapy, and assists with general departmental/patient care functions.

The Respiratory

Therapist may provide their skill and expertise within other areas on site including (but not limited to): IV Therapy and the Ambulatory Care Clinics. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. 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:Strathcona Community Hospital Emergency Multi-Site:Not Applicable Employee Class:Regular Part Time Length of Shift in weeks:Shifts per cycle:20 Days Off:As Per Rotation Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Current general duty Respiratory Therapy knowledge and skills, as demonstrated in an acute care facility.

Current Emergency Department Respiratory

Therapy knowledge. Ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary patient care team, and interact positively with staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.

Successful candidates are responsible for providing proof of active registration with the College and Associate of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA), and to maintain registration throughout the employment relationship Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy. Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification preferred. One year Respiratory Therapy clinical experience post-graduation, in an acute care setting (preference will be given to those with Emergency experience).

Preference will be given to applicants with Connect Care training. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work.

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📌 Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Full Time Permanent (Sherwood Park)
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