Respiratory Therapist

Position Summary
We are hiring for a permanent full-time Respiratory Therapist at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBH).

Days of Work: Rotating
Shift times: Days/Nights 06:50 to 19:17, 06:50 to 19:17, 18:50 to 07:17, 18:50 to 07:17; on call is a requirement with this position

What we offer:
We a BC and Canada's Top employer and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the position:
At KBH, Respiratory Therapists are key clinical partners across the entire hospital, providing care in all acute areas and participating directly in High Acuity Response Team (HART) transports. The role includes managing acute and chronic cardio respiratory conditions, performing airway management, ventilator setup and monitoring, assisting with diagnostics (like pulmonary function tests and arterial blood sampling), and supporting code blues, trauma cases, high risk deliveries, and ICU rounds. RTs work rotating day and night shifts with on call and HART transports required. The environment is highly collaborative, offering exposure to all patient populations, opportunities to build advanced skills (such as intubation assistance, arterial line support, neonatal CPAP), and a strong culture of mentorship and team connection.

As a Respiratory Therapist on the HART team, you aren’t just part of a transport service - you’re a lifeline for patients who would otherwise struggle to access critical care. This is your opportunity to practice at the top of your scope while helping strengthen rural health care within Interior Health.

About this location:
Trail, B.C., is a scenic city in the West Kootenay region, set along both banks of the Columbia River and surrounded by the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges. It lies approximately 10 km north of the U.S. border and is known for its rich mining history, vibrant Italian heritage, and strong sense of community. Outdoor recreation is abundant, with nearby trails, river activities, and access to world class skiing at Red Mountain Resort. Trail serves as a commercial and industrial hub for the region, offering a high quality of life, cultural amenities, and year round recreational opportunities

About us:
We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

If you're a dedicated Respiratory Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in a supportive, community focused environment, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us for more information careers@interiorhealth.ca

Qualfications
Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT). Current valid BC Driver’s License.