Respiratory Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00047534 Requisition #
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- Nov 29, 2024 Post Date
- Classification: Respiratory Therapist I
- Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
- Unit and Program: Respiratory Programs and Services
- Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 06-DEC-2024
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
- Date Available: 22-JAN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 30-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $38.39
- Maximum Salary: $49.34
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications: Graduate of a recognized and accredited school of Respiratory Therapy program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration and member in good standing with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA) required. Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.
Additional Required Qualifications:Certificate in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required. Proven problem solving and critical thinking skills required. Excellent organizational and time management skills required. Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Familiarity with electronic charting (Connect Care) required. N95 mask fit tested required.
Preferred Qualifications:Active membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Two years of current acute care experience in AICU, ER, NICU, Medicine and Surgical Units preferred. Completion of Trec and Trac training preferred. Additional courses in Smoking Cessation, Patient Education, Care Maps, Student Preceptoring and area specific training preferred.
Hiring Requirements
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: Satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search (as applicable based on position). Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions with Covenant Health.
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