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Respiratory Therapist I

Alberta Health Services

Job Location:

Lethbridge - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 17 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Chinook Regional Hospital in beautiful Lethbridge Albertaa city that combines urban convenience with stunning natural landscapes a vibrant cultural scene affordable living and endless recreation opportunities. Lethbridge isnt just a place to liveits a place to Regional Hospital features 20-bed ICU16-bed Level 2 NICU11-bed Pediatric Unit Level 3 Trauma Center Active OR and multiple medical/surgical inpatient a Respiratory Therapist I you will practice to full scope collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your role includes: Delivering high-quality respiratory care across diverse patients families students and staff. Supporting process improvement and maintaining accountable practice. Advocating for patients using principles of patient- and family-centered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy at CRH are expected to cover all areas they have been oriented to and supported by Respiratory Services as needed. Success in this role requires: A commitment to professional development. Strong communication problem-solving and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities make independent decisions and resolve conflict effectively. Promotion of a healthy respectful and safe work environment. Consideration will be given to Respiratory Therapy students graduating in Spring 2026.

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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.

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

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Current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) to work 11.08-hour day/night to work in all hospital areas including NICU Pediatrics Labour & Delivery OR PACU Wards ED Ambulatory RT and commitment to professional interpersonal communication problem-solving and critical thinking to manage competing priorities make independent decisions and resolve conflict to promoting a healthy respectful and safe work environment.

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Preferred qualifications include recent neonatal ventilation experience current PALS and ACLS certifications competency in arterial line insertion adult intubation and point-of-care ultrasound for art lines. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training relevant bachelors degree and Connect Care experience are assets.

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