Respiratory Therapist II - Clinical Lead ER/CCU

Your Opportunity:

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) in Edmonton is one of Alberta’s largest and longest-serving hospitals, providing comprehensive care to a diverse community. With 869 beds, RAH cares for approximately 450,000 patients annually. It is home to specialized units such as the Lois Hole Hospital for Women, the C.K. Hui Heart Centre, and the Eye Institute of Alberta, along with various child, adult, and geriatric programs. As part of Alberta Health Services (AHS), you'll join a team dedicated to excellence, offering a comprehensive benefits package, including health services, life insurance, and participation in the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). AHS also provides a Group Savings Plan (RRSP/TFSA). The RAH Foundation, established in 1984, enhances healthcare through funding for education, research, and specialized programs like the Lois Hole Hospital and the Eye Institute of Alberta. Joining RAH means becoming part of a dynamic, supportive team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community service. This position reports to the RAH Respiratory Therapy Manager and functions as the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Lead (CL) within the ER and CCU. The CL ensures that the respiratory needs of patients cared for by RT’s working in the Respiratory Department and on these teams are met effectively and efficiently. They ensure the RT’s follow the standards of practice, clinical policies and procedures for patient care, and that related documents are current at all times. They coach and mentor RT staff and identify staff training needs. The CL ensures quality of student clinical preceptorships and new staff orientations and represents Respiratory Therapy as a member of provincial, zone- or site-specific committees as assigned.

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.

• Recovery Alberta:
• Classification: Respiratory Therapist II
• Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 04-MAR-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 14-MAR-2025
• Temporary End Date: 30-NOV-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
• Minimum Salary: $40.96
• Maximum Salary: $52.83
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

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

Additional Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must be a graduate from a recognized school of Respiratory Therapy and have passed the National Respiratory Certification Exam as administered by the College of Respiratory Therapy of Alberta (CRTA) or the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapy (CSRT). Current active registration in good standing with CRTA and current basic life support certification is required. The incumbent must have 5 years current acute care experience in a tertiary teaching hospital with 3 years current critical care experience. You must have demonstrated leadership skills, possess excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, have a positive attitude, demonstrated initiative, be highly motivated with the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current advanced life support certifications specific to the role, relevant baccalaureate degree and or supervisory training/certification. Current Rapid Response team member, be arterial line insertion certified.