Title: Respiratory Therapist

Company: Alberta Health Services
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Job Type: FullTime, Shift, Weekends


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Description:

Your Opportunity: Assisted Living Alberta is dedicated to Enhancing Care in the Community, helping people be healthy, well, and independent in their homes and communities. We are looking for a Respiratory Therapist to join our Home Living team to provide professional support services in the homes of clients of all ages and stages of life. This position works within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team consisting of various healthcare professionals. Using strong clinical and interpersonal skills, you will implement respiratory therapy services in accordance with regulatory and ALA practice standards, engaging clients, family/caregivers, physicians, and broader health care teams. Respiratory therapy services may include direct therapeutic services, education, and connection to resources.

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will assess patients, develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans, monitor progress, collaborate with clinical teams, educate patients and families, and provide training on respiratory equipment. This role requires active registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) and graduation from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy. Strong communication, assessment, professional judgment, initiative, and time management skills are necessary. Experience in a Continuing Care setting, Connect Care, Palliative care, and knowledge of the RAI are preferred qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess patients and develop respiratory therapy care plans
  • Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance clinical outcomes
  • Educate patients and families on diseases, medications, equipment, and treatments
  • Provide training on respiratory diagnostic and therapeutic equipment
  • Work independently in clients' homes and different settings
  • Demonstrate computer knowledge and proficiency
  • Required Qualifications:

  • Active or eligible for registration with CARTA
  • Additional Required Qualifications:

  • Graduate from a registered school of Respiratory Therapy
  • Pass National Respiratory Certification Exam
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP)
  • Communication and assessment skills
  • Strong professional judgment, initiative, and time management skills
  • Ability to work in different settings and environments
  • Demonstrate computer knowledge and proficiency
  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a Continuing Care setting
  • Connect Care Experience
  • Palliative care experience
  • Knowledge of the RAI

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