Respiratory Therapist I
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- Allied Health
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- COV00049283 Requisition #
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- Mar 08, 2025 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: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 17-MAR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 13-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- 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: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. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required. N95 mask fit tested required.
Preferred Qualifications:Active membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) preferred. Certification in the Baby Friendly Initiative preferred. Two years current acute care experience in NICU, ER, AICU, Medicine and Surgical Units preferred. Trec and Trac training preferred. Smoking Cessation, Patient Education, Care Maps, Student Preceptoring preferred. NRP Instructor preferred. Certified neonatal intubator preferred. Experience in Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) preferred.
Hiring Requirements
Please submit your resume to apply. We will review only the information provided in your resume during the screening process.
The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:
Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.
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