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Title: Respiratory Therapist I

Company: Covenant Health
Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Job Type: FullTime, PartTime, Shift

Description:

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. The Respiratory Therapist may provide their skill and expertise within other areas on site including Operating Room, Emergency Department, Inpatients Unit, Obstetrics, Day Surgery, and Outpatients.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

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:

ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred.

Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification preferred.

Emergency and NICU experience preferred.

Classification: Resp Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Respiratory Services
Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.70
Posting End Date: 28-JAN-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
Date Available: 07-FEB-2026
Temporary End Date: 31-MAY-2026
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 12
Shifts per cycle: 42
Shift Pattern: Nights
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $38.39
Maximum Salary: $49.34
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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Title: Respiratory Therapist I
Company: Covenant Health
Location: Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
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: Respiratory Services
 Primary Location: Fort Saskatchewan Comm Hosp
 Location Details: As Per Location
 MultiSite: Not Applicable
 FTE: 0.70
 Posting End Date: 28JAN2026
 Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Part Time
 Date Available: 07FEB2026
 Temporary End Date: 31MAY2026
 Hours per Shift: 7.75
 Length of Shift in weeks: 12
 Shifts per cycle: 42
 Shift Pattern: Nights
 Days Off: As Per Rotation
 Minimum Salary: $38.39
 Maximum Salary: $49.34
 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA). Additional Required Qualifications:One year Respiratory Therapy clinical experience postgraduation, in an acute care setting. Current CPR certification required. Ability to use initiative, take responsibility, and selforganize in a team environment. Ability to work under pressure and handle competing priorities in a dynamic environment. Ability to work collaboratively on a multidisciplinary patient care team, and interact positively with staff, physicians, patients and visitors. Proven ability to advocate effectively for patients. Preferred Qualifications:ACLS, PALS, NRP preferred. Successful completion of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) certification preferred. Emergency and NICU experience preferred.

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