Respiratory Therapist II at Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB T2N 2T8, Canada -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 25

Salary

40.96

Posted On

26 Aug, 25

Experience

3 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Clinical Protocols, Classification, Maintenance, Materials, Procurement, Care Plans, Clinical Services, Multi Site, Conferences, Daily Operations, Union

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Your Opportunity:
This advanced level Respiratory Therapist works to full scope of practice as an ACP (Alternate Care Provider) in the Sleep Centre, to enhance access to sleep disorder-breathing service in conjunction with Sleep Physicians. The Respiratory Therapist specializes in providing primary assessments, treatment evaluation; follow up care in collaboration with the sleep physician. The RRTII also provides patient reassessment of sleep disordered breathing patients and long-term care of chronic complex Sleep Disorder breathing patients. The RRT functions as a part of the inter-disciplinary health care team by coordinating patient care and related therapist with sleep physicians, psychologist, social services, provincial health programs and private health care providers.
Description:

As a Respiratory Therapist II, you will coordinate, monitor and assess clinical services in your assigned area. You will act as a clinical resource for daily operations, coordinating the work of therapy assessment and treatment in your service area, and assist in the development of clinical protocols. You will develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor the progress of patients (clients, residents) receiving advanced respiratory treatment. You will identify new equipment requirements, and establish and maintain adequate levels of supplies and materials for your area. You will be responsible for respiratory equipment, including but not limited to operation, procurement, maintenance, and quality assurance. You will participate in interprofessional patient, client or resident rounds, conferences and meetings where applicable.

  • Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Sleep Centre
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
Responsibilities
  • Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
  • Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Sleep Centre
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicabl
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