Posted 8 days ago
Respiratory Therapist I
@ Alberta Health Services
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Overview
Alberta Health Services is hiring a part-time Respiratory Therapist I at Fort Saskatchewan Community Hospital, based in the Emergency Department, IV Therapy and Allied Health unit. The role assesses patients, builds and monitors respiratory care plans, manages respiratory equipment and educates patients, families and staff. The posting states 0.70 FTE, rotating days, evenings and weekends, and salary of $41.95 to $53.91 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans
- Provide and monitor diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory interventions
- Manage and support respiratory equipment
- Educate patients, families and healthcare staff
- Collaborate with clinical teams to improve outcomes
Requirements summary:
- Active or eligible CRTA registration
- Graduate of an accredited respiratory therapy program
- One year acute care respiratory therapy experience
- Current CPR certification
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment
- Strong teamwork and patient advocacy skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 27.9 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CRTA registration, CPR |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Respiratory Therapy |
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Alberta Health Services
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Full company description
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life, and from all corners of the world. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our five values – compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and safety – are at the heart of everything that we do.
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- People associated on LinkedIn
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- Reported office locations
- 10030 – 107 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3E4, CA
- 1620 29 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 4L7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Alberta Health Services
- Specialties
- Health Support and Services
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Alberta Health Services (AHS) is proud to be part of Canada’s first and largest provincewide, integrated health system, responsible for delivering health services to more than 4.5 million people living in Alberta, as well as occasionally to some residents of other provinces and territories Our skilled and dedicated professionals, support staff and physicians come from numerous disciplines, from all walks of life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Specialties | Health Support and Services |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2,100 |
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Your Opportunity:
Under general direction, the Respiratory Therapists: plan, implement and evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory services to assist Physicians/Nurse Practitioners in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. The incumbent actively participates in the education of patients, staff and students, provides technical support for all equipment related to the practice of Respiratory Therapy, and assists with general departmental/patient care functions and will also participate in quality monitoring activities. The Respiratory Therapist may provide their skill and expertise within other areas on site including (but not limited to): Operating Room, Emergency Department, Inpatients Unit, Obstetrics, Day Surgery and Outpatients.
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: Emergency Department, IV Therapy and Allied Health
- Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 22-NOV-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $41.95
- Maximum Salary: $53.91
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:Graduate of an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. One year Respiratory Therapy clinical experience post-graduation, in an acute care setting. Current CPR certification required. Ability to use initiative, take responsibility, and self-organize in a team environment. Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Ability to work collaboratively on a multi-disciplinary patient care team, and interact positively with staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Proven ability to advocate effectively for patients.
Preferred Qualifications:Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification preferred. Emergency and NICU experience preferred. ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.
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