Respiratory Therapist III

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible for mentoring staff, promoting practice standards, and coordinating skill development for the team. They collaborate with management to provide access to continuing education and professional development programs.

Job details

Your Opportunity: As one of Canada’s leading clinical hospitals, the UAH treats over 700,000 patients annually and serves as a teaching facility. We deliver expert services across a wide range of diagnostic and treatment areas, with specialized programs in cardiac sciences, neurosciences, surgery, internal medicine, renal care, critical care, burns, emergency, transplant, and trauma. WHAT YOU’LL DO. As a RT I, you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional respiratory care while continuously advancing your expertise. You’ll demonstrate competency across all aspects of respiratory therapy, adapt to new procedures, and stay current with innovations and best practices. Whether working independently or within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll build strong, collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare professionals. MAKE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS. Potential shift cycles, like 4 days on/5 off, you’ll enjoy a flexible schedule that supports your career goals and your lifestyle. GROW WITH US. This role offers dynamic opportunities to expand your skills across clinical settings, including Emergency, the GSICU, Neurosciences ICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Cardiac Care, and units specializing in Pulmonary, ENT, and Neurology. Opportunities to broaden your scope of practice in areas such as the ECLS team and Bronchoscopy Suite are also available. We support professional development through research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative practice advancements. REWRITE YOUR ROUTINE. Whether you're commuting on the LRT, biking along the scenic river valley, or enjoying a break on Whyte Avenue, the UAH is at the heart of it all. With expansive green space, an on-site fitness facility, and a community of shops, cafés, and cultural venues just steps away, you’ll find the perfect balance between work and life. Description: As a Respiratory Therapist III, you will be responsible for mentoring, promoting standards of practice, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill and student development within your team. You will collaborate with managers and supervisors in the provision and access to internal and external continuing education and professional development programs including certifications and upgrades. Classification: Respiratory Therapist III Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Respiratory Therapy Clinical Educator Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 22-SEP-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 02-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 20-SEP-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days Days Off: Saturday/Sunday Minimum Salary: $46.37 Maximum Salary: $60.11 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable Required Qualifications: Active or eligible for registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CRTA). Additional Required Qualifications: A minimum three years of current adult acute and critical care experience as a Respiratory Therapist is required. The successful candidate will possess the following: strong interpersonal, oral and written skills; strong organizational and planning skills; strong problem-solving, decision-making, collaboration skills and proven leadership skills. This self-directed individual will be flexible and adaptable and possess the ability to manage and facilitate changes within a fast-paced environment. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant Baccalaureate preparation, experience in providing adult education, previous educator background, CSRT registration. Previous experience in the development of evidence-based practice standards and the development and maintenance of quality assurance and quality control programs preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

What you’ll do

The Respiratory Therapist III is responsible for mentoring staff, promoting practice standards, and coordinating skill development for the team. They collaborate with management to provide access to continuing education and professional development programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta and have at least three years of adult acute and critical care experience. A bachelor's degree and previous experience as an educator are preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule • On-site fitness facility

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Mentoring
• Clinical Education
• Acute Care
• Critical Care
• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Collaboration
• Organizational Skills
• Decision-making
• Interpersonal Communication
• Quality Assurance
• Evidence-based Practice

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Education
• Management & Leadership