Respiratory Therapist I

This is a supernumerary position as per Letter of Understanding #14, 3 (a). Applications for supernumerary positions will be limited to new graduates, including recent graduates who have not worked for an employer, current employees training in a second discipline, or individuals who have completed a refresher program. The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton is one of Alberta’s largest and longest-serving hospitals, providing comprehensive care to a diverse community. With 869 beds, RAH cares for approximately 450,000 patients annually. It is home to specialized units such as the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the C.K. Hui Heart Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta, along with various child, adult, and geriatric programs. As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS), you'll join a team dedicated to excellence, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health services, life insurance, and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). AHS also provides a Group Savings Plan (RRSP/TFSA). The RAH Foundation, established in 1984, enhances healthcare through funding for education, research, and specialized programs like the Lois Hole Hospital and the Eye Institute of Alberta. Joining RAH means becoming part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community service.

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).

The successful candidate must be a graduate from a recognized School of Respiratory Therapy and eligible to write, or have passed, the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the Canadian Board for Respiratory Care (CBRC). Maintaining current basic life support (BLS-HCP) certification and providing proof of active certification annually. Your quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations. You must demonstrate competency in all phases of the job, adaptability to new procedures and information, be current in respiratory therapy advances and changes in department practices, policies and procedures. Demonstrated clarity in your communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written, including clinical documentation, is required. You must be highly motivated, confident, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. You act quickly and decisively using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impact, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate. You work independently and as a part of the team creating effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. You are a reliable worker who uses time effectively, able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.

The preferred qualifications include current acute care experience in a tertiary teaching hospital, orientation to the position’s major and minor clinical areas, current charge therapist experience, experience precepting students, developing quality initiatives and implementing practice change, and active participation on committees. Certification in Advanced Life Support, Arterial Line Insertion, Intubation, and IV Insertion. Current member of Rapid Response team.