Respiratory Therapist II - Operating Room

Job summary

Coordinate and assess respiratory therapy services, develop care plans and clinical protocols, and provide advanced respiratory procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in the operating room. Set up and verify anesthetic equipment, support anesthesiologists, maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, and contribute to education and service improvement.

Job details

Your Opportunity: Working at the Chinook Regional Hospital in sunny Lethbridge, Alberta, the operating room Respiratory Therapist II provides leadership and expertise in the field of Respiratory Therapy. You will work collaboratively with the operating room team to perform or assist with advanced respiratory procedures (such as airway management, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, central venous line insertion, drug preparation, peripheral venous cannulation, arterial line insertion, and arterial blood gas sampling & analysis) for patients requiring/under anesthesia in neonatal, pediatric, & adult populations. You will also be responsible for the daily set-up and verification of anesthetic machines and equipment and for providing room relief for anesthesiologists for short periods of time. You will actively participate in the education of patients, families, students, staff and physicians; contribute to department and/or service area process improvement; maintain a professional and accountable practice; advocate professionally and effectively for patients using the principles of patient and family centered care; and provide technical support for Respiratory Therapy equipment. A demonstrated pattern of professional development; display of interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage competing priorities, be self-directed, exercise independent decision-making and effectively resolve conflict; and promotion of a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment are required. 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: Respiratory Health and Outpatient Cardiology Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 18-JAN-2027 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 28-JAN-2027 Temporary End Date: 07-FEB-2028 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days 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 BLS-HCP certification. Recent acute care and/ or critical care experience (in past 5 years). Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working as a RRT in an Operating Room environment. Preceptor experience with respiratory therapy students. Completion of a preceptor training course. Relevant Degree. Competency in performing adult Intubation & Arterial Line Insertion. PVAD insertion and management certification. Current ACLS, NRP, and PALS certification.

What you’ll do

Coordinate and assess respiratory therapy services, develop care plans and clinical protocols, and provide advanced respiratory procedures for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in the operating room. Set up and verify anesthetic equipment, support anesthesiologists, maintain respiratory equipment and supplies, and contribute to education and service improvement.

Requirements

Active or eligible registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and current BLS-HCP certification are required, along with recent acute or critical care experience within the past five years. Preferred qualifications include operating room experience, student preceptor experience or training, a relevant degree, adult intubation and arterial line insertion competency, PVAD certification, and current ACLS, NRP, and PALS certifications.

Listed skills

• Care Planning · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Interprofessional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Airway Management
• Laryngoscopy
• Endotracheal Intubation
• Central Venous Line Insertion
• Drug Preparation
• Peripheral Venous Cannulation
• Arterial Line Insertion
• Arterial Blood Gas Sampling And Analysis
• Anesthetic Machine Setup And Verification
• Respiratory Equipment Management
• Patient Education
• Clinical Protocol Development
• Care Planning
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Interprofessional Collaboration

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership

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