Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist I assesses patients, develops and implements respiratory care plans, and monitors patient progress. They collaborate with clinical teams to enhance outcomes and provide training on respiratory equipment to healthcare providers and patients.

Job details

The Respiratory Therapist I assesses patients, develops and implements respiratory care plans, and monitors patient progress. They collaborate with clinical teams to enhance outcomes and provide training on respiratory equipment to healthcare providers and patients. Candidates must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and current BLS HCP certification. Recent acute or critical care experience within the last five years is required.

What you’ll do

The Respiratory Therapist I assesses patients, develops and implements respiratory care plans, and monitors patient progress. They collaborate with clinical teams to enhance outcomes and provide training on respiratory equipment to healthcare providers and patients.

Requirements

Candidates must have active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and current BLS HCP certification. Recent acute or critical care experience within the last five years is required.

Benefits

• Recruitment Incentive

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Patient Assessment
• Respiratory Care Planning
• Diagnostic Equipment Operation
• Critical Care
• Neonatal Ventilation
• Adult Intubation
• Arterial Line Insertion
• POCUS
• Patient Education
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Prioritization
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Mentorship
• Connect Care

Job areas

• Healthcare

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