Respiratory Therapist Diploma

Job summary

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders. They are also responsible for clinical decision-making, treatment efficacy assessment, and patient education.

Job details

Position #: 096678 Expected Start Date: To be Determined, Posted Until Filled Union: HSAS Facility: Yorkton Regional Health Centre City/Town: Yorkton Department: Respiratory Services Type: Full-time temporary Expected Up to Date: September 6, 2026 FTE: 1 Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby Number of Hours per Rotation: Per 12 weeks: 36 shifts of 12 hours 3 shifts of 8 hours Relief: No Float: No Hours of Work: Extended Shift Hours (8 and 11.78 hours) Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144 Travel Required: No Job Description: Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory therapists must demonstrate behaviour and ethics that are consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals. In addition to performing respiratory therapy procedures, Respiratory Therapists are involved in clinical decision making (such as patient evaluation, treatment selection and assessment of treatment efficacy) and patient education. Respiratory Therapists report directly to the Director of Respiratory Services. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" Human Resources Exemption: No Experience Acute Care experience preferred. Education Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT) Licenses Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS) Valid Class 5 driver's license Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP) Other Education and Training Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Other Information For more information on the city of Yorkton please visit https://www.yorkton.ca/ May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives Travel within the region and provincially Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT) Registered/eligiblewith the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT) The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred. Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

What you’ll do

Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and cardiopulmonary disorders. They are also responsible for clinical decision-making, treatment efficacy assessment, and patient education.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Respiratory Therapy diploma and be registered or eligible with the SCRT and CSRT. Required certifications include ACLS, BLS-HCP, and a valid Class 5 driver's license.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentives
• Retention incentives

Listed skills

• Évaluation · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Retention · Preferred
• staff · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Decision Making · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Consistent · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Respiratory therapy
• Patient evaluation
• Treatment selection
• Patient education
• Clinical decision making
• Acute care
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Basic Life Support
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector

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