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Title: Respiratory Therapist I

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Chinook
Job Type: FlexTime, FullTime, PartTime, Shift, Weekends

Description:

Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta. The hospital features various units and a Level 3 Trauma Center. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will provide respiratory care, educate patients and staff, support process improvement, and advocate for patients. Success in this role requires commitment to professional development, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients, develop care plans, monitor progress, and collaborate with clinical teams. You will also provide training, educate patients and families, and assist with respiratory equipment. This position is classified as Resp Therapist I and requires active registration with CARTA, current BLS certification, recent acute care experience, and the ability to work in various hospital areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess patients and develop care plans

Collaborate with clinical teams

Provide training and education

Monitor progress and outcomes

Maintain respiratory equipment

Qualifications:

Active registration with CARTA

Current BLS certification

Recent acute care experience

Ability to work in various hospital areas

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Commitment to professional development

Preferred qualifications include neonatal ventilation experience, PALS and ACLS certifications, and Connect Care experience

Don't miss this opportunity to join our team at Chinook Regional Hospital and make a difference in the lives of patients in Lethbridge, Alberta.

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Title: Respiratory Therapist I
Company: Covenant Health
Location: Chinook
Your Opportunity: Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in beautiful Lethbridge, Albertaa city that combines urban convenience with stunning natural landscapes, a vibrant cultural scene, affordable living, and endless recreation opportunities. Lethbridge isn't just a place to liveit's a place to thrive. Chinook Regional Hospital features: 20bed ICU, 16bed Level 2 NICU, 11bed Pediatric Unit, Level 3 Trauma Center, Active OR and multiple medical/surgical inpatient units. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will practice to full scope, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your role includes: Delivering highquality respiratory care across diverse settings. Educating patients, families, students, and staff. Supporting process improvement and maintaining accountable practice. Advocating for patients using principles of patient and familycentered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. Therapists at CRH are expected to cover all areas they have been oriented to and supported by Respiratory Services as needed. Success in this role requires: commitment to professional development. Strong communication, problemsolving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. Consideration will be given to Respiratory Therapy students graduating in Spring 2026.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: Respiratory Health and Outpatient Cardiology
 Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
 Location Details: As Per Location
 MultiSite: Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.83
 Posting End Date: 16FEB2026
 Employee Class: Regular Part Time
 Date Available: 09MAR2026
 Hours per Shift: 11.08
 Length of Shift in weeks: 12
 Shifts per cycle: 35
 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
 Days Off: As Per Rotation
 Minimum Salary: $40.73
 Maximum Salary: $52.34
 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA). Additional Required Qualifications:Current Basic Life Support  Health Care Provider certification. Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Ability to work 11.08hour day/night rotations. Ability to work in all hospital areas, including NICU, Pediatrics, Labour &amp; Delivery, OR, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory RT, and ICU. Demonstrated commitment to professional development. Strong interpersonal, communication, problemsolving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities, make independent decisions, and resolve conflict effectively. Commitment to promoting a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. Preferred Qualifications:Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience, current PALS and ACLS certifications, competency in arterial line insertion, adult intubation, and pointofcare ultrasound for art lines. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training, relevant bachelor's degree, and Connect Care experience are assets.

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