Description:

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre is seeking a Respiratory Therapist II for their Operating Room. This role involves providing care in the intraoperative phase, working closely with anesthesia, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, adaptability, leadership, and conflict resolution skills are crucial for success in this position. There is also an opportunity for career advancement as an anesthesia assistant.

As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor, and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource, coordinate therapy assessment and treatment, develop care plans, monitor patient progress, identify equipment requirements, and maintain supplies. Responsibilities include managing respiratory equipment, participating in interprofessional rounds, conferences, and meetings, and assisting in the development of clinical protocols.

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Qualifications:

This position is classified as a Respiratory Therapist II under the HSAA Facility PROF/TECH union at the Red Deer Regional Hospital. The role is casual/relief with varying shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and on-call. The salary ranges from $43.46 to $56.04 per hour, with no vehicle requirement.