Respiratory therapist I – team lead
Alberta Health Services’ Respiratory Services Program based in Calgary, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Respiratory therapist I. Alberta Health Services’ Respiratory Services Program focuses on enhancing respiratory health through comprehensive assessment, treatment, and education for conditions like asthma and COPD. It provides services such as ventilator management, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and smoking cessation support, delivered by multidisciplinary teams. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Alberta Health Services
Program:Â Respiratory Services
Position: Respiratory therapist I – team lead
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $38.39 – $49.34 hourly
Employment Type: Temporary
Classification: Resp Therapist I
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
FTE: 1.00
Job Category: Respiratory Therapy
Location: Calgary, AB
Primary Location: Rockyview General Hospital
Hours per Shift: 11.08
Length of Shift in weeks: 8
Shifts per cycle: 28
Shift Pattern: Days and Weekends
Job ID: ALB00465147
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a current BLS certification
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of current clinical Respiratory Therapy experience in an adult ICU
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have work collaboratively with ICU and NICU supervisors and educators to design, implement, and monitor practice changes
- The candidates should fulfill physical requirements such as extended periods of walking or standing, exposure to infectious diseases and hazardous situations, and assisting in transporting, lifting, and positioning patients
- The candidates should have bend, lift, push, and pull equipment weighing up to 20 lbs and promote a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have demonstrate 5 years of current Level II/III NICU experience and demonstrated pattern of professional development, showcasing interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
- The candidates should have manage competing priorities, act self-directed, exercise independent decision-making, and effectively resolve conflicts
- The candidates should have act as a clinical resource for all members of the interprofessional team in the ICU and NICU and support family-centered care in both ICU and NICU settings
- The candidates should have present proof of graduation from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy and demonstrate current independent RRT acute care experience within the last 5 years across ICU, ED, Wards, NICU, and Outreach settings
- The candidates should have showcase charge experience and familiarity with RGH site orientation and provide certifications in NRP, PALS, ACLS, CRE, CTE, and CAE or equivalent instructor qualifications
- The candidates should have display active CSRT membership and possess a health-related degree and demonstrate completion of professional development courses within the last 3 years, including WISE and simulation training
- The candidates should have show formal preceptor training and tobacco reduction training and provide evidence of current participation in healthcare committees or working groups and demonstrate certifications in arterial line and intubation procedures
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assess patients (clients, residents) to determine their respiratory therapy and implement comprehensive respiratory therapy care plans
- The candidates should be able to monitor patient progress and adjust care plans and administer respiratory interventions to improve patient outcomes
- The candidates should be able to manage and operate various diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory equipment
- The candidates should be able to collaborate effectively with clinical teams and groups to enhance overall clinical outcomes
- The candidates should be able to provide training and guidance to health care providers on the proper use and care of respiratory equipment
- The candidates should be able to educate patients and their families about respiratory diseases, medications, equipment, and treatment options
- The candidates should be able to maintain a patient-centered approach to deliver quality respiratory care
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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