Respiratory Therapist I

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist I assesses patients, develops respiratory care plans, and implements therapeutic interventions within the hospital. They also collaborate with clinical teams and provide education to patients and families regarding treatments and equipment.

Job details

Your Opportunity: The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for diagnostic, therapeutic and educational respiratory health services to all patient areas within Red Deer Regional Hospital as prescribed by a physician or in accordance with approved treatment protocols or procedures. 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. Classification: Resp Therapist I Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Respiratory Primary Location: Red Deer Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.65 Posting End Date: 24-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 04-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-APR-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 24 Shifts per cycle: 54 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $41.95 Maximum Salary: $53.91 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Additional Required Qualifications: Graduation from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy required. Registered Respiratory Therapist in good standing with CARTA is required. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP) and NRP required. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and foster partnerships. Minimum one year acute care experience in ICU, ED, NICU, wards. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications: ACLS preferred. Experience in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is desired. Experience with Meditech and Laboratory Specimen ordering is preferred.

What you’ll do

The Respiratory Therapist I assesses patients, develops respiratory care plans, and implements therapeutic interventions within the hospital. They also collaborate with clinical teams and provide education to patients and families regarding treatments and equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold active registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and have graduated from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy. A minimum of one year of acute care experience in areas such as ICU, ED, or NICU is required, along with BCLS-HCP and NRP certifications.

Listed skills

• Communication · Preferred
• Care Planning · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Respiratory therapy
• Patient assessment
• Care planning
• Diagnostic equipment
• Therapeutic interventions
• Clinical collaboration
• Patient education
• BCLS-HCP
• NRP
• Acute care
• ICU
• ED
• NICU
• Meditech
• Laboratory specimen ordering
• Communication

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research