Respiratory Therapist I at Alberta Health Services

At Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, the Respiratory Therapist I is an integral member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, providing comprehensive respiratory care services across a variety of acute care settings including neonatal, pediatric and adult populations. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, you will assess, treat, and monitor patients with cardiopulmonary conditions in critical care, emergency, inpatient medicine, surgery, and other specialty areas. Responsibilities include airway management, mechanical ventilation, non-invasive ventilation, oxygen therapy, arterial blood gas sampling and analysis, patient assessment, and participation in emergency response activities. Respiratory Therapists practice to the full extent of their scope, supporting professional growth, clinical autonomy, and increased job satisfaction. The Respiratory Therapist I is responsible for delivering safe, evidence-informed, patient and family-centered care while supporting patients and families through education and advocacy. Strong communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. A commitment to ongoing professional development, collaboration, and excellence in patient care is essential. This position may be eligible for financial support through the Rural Capacity Investment Fund (RCIF) for qualified candidates who commit to working in a designated rural or regional Alberta Health Services location. Recruitment incentives may be available in accordance with program guidelines. For more information, visit https://www.rcif-hsaa.ca/.

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 Therapy

Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 18-JAN-2027

Hours per Shift: 11.08

Length of Shift in weeks: 8

Shifts per cycle: 28

Shift Pattern: Days, Nights

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $41.95

Maximum Salary: $53.91

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications

Current BLS-HCP certification. Recent acute care and/ or critical care experience (in past 5 years).

Preferred Qualifications

Competency in performing adult Intubation & Arterial Line Insertion. PVAD insertion and management certification. Current ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification.