Reporting to the Patient Care Manager, the successful candidate Respiratory Therapist II - Anesthesia Tech will be a member of the anesthesia care team, providing technical and clinical expertise under the direction of the Physicians of the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine.Areas of work will include the Surgical Suites of the Walter Mackenzie Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and Stollery Children’s Hospital as well as anesthesia locations in Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging.Duties include the operation and trouble-shooting of all anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment; operation and trouble-shooting of anesthesia gas machines; transport equipment and supplies to support the Out-of-OR anesthesia locations; maintenance of equipment to perform blood sampling for blood gas and electrolyte analysis; support and assist with the regional anesthesia block team. 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: Operative Services Level 3 OR U of A Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Advantages Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 40 Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Respiratory Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Operative Services Level 3 OR U of A Hospital Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 24-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.Education or work experience in Anesthesia Assistance is preferred.Previous pediatric and intensive care experience is an asset.A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.
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📌 Respiratory Therapist - Hospital (Respiratory Therapy #) (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton
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