Respiratory Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

Join Our Team at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH). As one of Canada’s leading clinical hospitals, the UAH treats over 700,000 patients annually and serves as a teaching facility. We deliver expert services across a wide range of diagnostic and treatment areas, with specialized programs in cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, internal medicine, renal care, critical care, burns, emergency, transplant, and trauma. What You’ll Do. As a RT I, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care while continuously advancing your expertise. You’ll demonstrate competency across all aspects of respiratory therapy, adapt to new procedures, and stay current with innovations and best practices. Whether working independently or within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare professionals. Make Time For What Matters. Potential shift cycles, like 4 days on/5 off, you’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that supports your career goals and your lifestyle. Grow With Us. This role offers dynamic opportunities to expand your skills across clinical settings, including Emergency, the GSICU, Neurosciences ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Cardiac Care, and units specializing in Pulmonary, ENT, and Neurology. Opportunities to broaden your scope of practice in areas such as the ECLS team and Bronchoscopy Suite are also available. We support professional development through research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative practice advancements. Rewrite Your Routine. Whether you're commuting on the LRT, biking along the scenic river valley, or enjoying a break on Whyte Avenue, the UAH is at the heart of it all. With expansive green space, an on-site fitness facility, and a community of shops, cafés, and cultural venues just steps away, you’ll find the perfect balance between work and life.

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.

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Maintaining current active registration in good standing with CARTA throughout employment is required, along with current basic life support (BLS-HCP) certification and annual proof of active certification. Quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations, demonstrating competency in all phases of the job and adaptability to new procedures and information. Staying current with advances in respiratory therapy as well as departmental practices, policies, and procedures is essential. Clear communication, organization, and consistency of ideas, both verbal and written, including clinical documentation are expected. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude who aligns with AHS Values. Quick and decisive action using critical thinking and problem-solving skills is essential, as is sound judgment through analyzing facts, considering impacts, and seeking counsel when appropriate. The role requires the ability to work independently and collaboratively, fostering effective interpersonal relationships with peers and other caregivers. Reliability, effective time management, and the ability to prioritize and complete assigned tasks are also necessary.

Current acute care or critical care and charge therapist experience, along with orientation to both the major and minor clinical areas of the position. Experience in precepting students. Demonstrated ability to develop quality initiatives and implement practice changes. Active participation on committees would be beneficial. Additionally, certification in Advanced Life Support and Arterial Line Insertion, and current membership of Emergency team and Severe Illness team.