Respiratory Therapist II

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. This area will be GS Surge & CCU

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: General Systems Surge and Coronary Care Unit

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 28-JUL-2026

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 07-SEP-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $44.76

Maximum Salary: $57.72

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA).

Additional Required Qualifications

Current active registration in good standing with CRTA, current BLS required. 5 years current acute care experience in a tertiary teaching hospital with 3 years current critical care experience. You have demonstrated leadership skills, excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, positive attitude, demonstrated initiative and are highly motivated to work independently. Current charge experience; experience precepting students, developing quality initiatives and implementing practice change, and active committee participant.

Preferred Qualifications

Current advanced life support certifications specific to the role, relevant baccalaureate degree and or supervisory training/certification. Current Medical Emergency team and Special Isolation team member.