Job Description

Requisition ID: 395516
Position Number: 20085552
Posting End Date: January 19, 2026
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Adult Anesthesia HSC
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 01/30/2026
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 8.25
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $44.427, $45.759, $47.129, $48.545, $50.002, $51.500, $53.044
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Section Head, Adult Anesthesia, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the high-quality performance of anesthesia, cardiac and respiratory equipment including: * Patient Care - provides clinical assistance to the anesthetist during Off-site *and operative cases including, assisting with airway management and monitoring of patients during procedures and transporting patients to the recovery room. (30%)

• Technical - assessing, pre-testing, maintaining, repairing and modifying anesthesia machines, ventilators, cardiac monitors and accessory equipment in each of the O.R.'s and off site* areas according to C.A.S.* standards supported by Anesthesia. (40%)
• Consultant/Resource - acts as a technical resource for support, nursing and medical staff relating to the maintenance, care and operation of anesthesia and respiratory equipment and related issues. (15%)
• Other related functions. (15%)

*Off-site areas include: Psych Health, Cancer Care, Neuro-angiography, CT Scan, MRI, Heart Cath Lab, Gamma Knife, Pacemaker OR, Cardiac Defibrillator Procedures Room, etc.
*C.A.S. - Canadian Anesthesia Society.
Experience

• At least one (1) year previous experience as a Respiratory Therapist.
• Previous ICU experience preferred.
• Previous Operating Room experience preferred.
• Previous experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical and electronic anaesthesia equipment preferred.
• Basic skills in data collection preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Respiratory Technology.

SPECIAL TRAINING:

• Solid working knowledge of anesthetic machines, ventilators and related anesthetic equipment.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must hold a current active practicing license with the Manitoba Association of Registered Respiratory Therapists (M.A.R.R.T.). Registration with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (C.S.R.T.) preferred.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• Compliant with N95 Fit testing.

Qualifications and Skills

• Basic computer skills required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility required in prioritizing workday.
• Ability to work well in emergent situations.
• Good organizational skills.

Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity with visual and aural acuity.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.

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