Respiratory Therapist II - Rural / Community Join a dynamic and collaborative Community Respiratory Therapy team that plays a vital role in supporting respiratory and cardiac health across rural communities in the southwest corridor of Alberta. In this position, you will work directly with clients to provide high-quality respiratory care, including cardiac and respiratory diagnostic testing, disease process education, and arterial blood gas testing to support home oxygen funding. Based at the Melcor Centre in Lethbridge, this role supports respiratory and cardiac care services in the rural communities of Cardston, Fort Macleod, and Raymond.

The workday begins in Lethbridge, where a fleet vehicle is provided for travel to these sites. This unique opportunity allows you to build strong relationships within rural communities while delivering high-quality care across a variety of clinical settings. Success in this role also requires excellent interpersonal and communication abilities to effectively support clients, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and build positive relationships within the communities served.

As an established and well-integrated position, you will benefit from the support of an experienced community therapy team, a professional practice lead, and a committed manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a respiratory therapist who values autonomy, variety, professional growth, and meaningful engagement with clients and communities. 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: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology Cardston Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Temporary End Date: 06-SEP-2027 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Classification: Respiratory Therapist II Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Respiratory Health & Outpatient Cardiology Cardston Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Advantages Temporary End Date: 06-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a registered Respiratory Therapist.

Current Basic Life

Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification. Ability and willingness to travel between assigned rural sites as part of regular duties. Previous experience in rural or community respiratory care.

Experience performing pulmonary function/ spirometry testing and knowledge of AADL Respiratory Benefits funding criteria. Relevant bachelor's or master's degree is an asset. 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 II - Rural / Community (Cardston)
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