Respiratory Therapist I

Located in Northeast Calgary, the Peter Lougheed Centre (PLC) is a 600+ bed acute care hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. PLC serves as the Vascular Centre for Southern Alberta, Southwestern Saskatchewan, and Southeastern British Columbia and is committed to Patient and Family Centred Care. Respiratory Services support the ICU, Emergency Department, inpatient units, and a Level II NICU. PLC is home to Alberta’s only Chronic Ventilation Program, with respirologists specializing in areas including Pulmonary Hypertension and Neuromuscular Disease. The successful candidate will provide clinical care, patient and staff education, equipment support and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. All RRTs must be able to work across all service areas as operationally required. Daily assignments may be adjusted based on departmental needs. This position will primarily support the ICU/ED, with coverage to inpatient units as required. The schedule includes 12-hour day and night shifts.

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).

Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. Current BCLS-HCP certification including expiration date. Minimum 1-year independent clinical Respiratory Therapy experience within the last 5 years in an acute care hospital setting. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one's feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting, and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment up to 20lbs and sometimes exceeding 20 lbs.

ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications (with valid expiration dates). Preceptor training. Familiarity with the PLC site (orientation completed) Experience in outreach or charge roles. Completed professional development courses or continuing education within the past 3 years.