Job Description

Your Opportunity:

If you are someone who is looking for a challenge that is equally as rewarding, then this might be the opportunity for you. We are currently looking for a Full Time Respiratory Therapist II to join our Anesthesia Team. This is an advanced technical position providing region-wide clinical assistance to Anesthesiologists both in the operating room and in off-site surgical facilities. The Respiratory Therapist II will work collaboratively with the operating room team to perform and assist with advanced respiratory procedures (such as airway management, laryngoscopy, endotracheal intubation, drug preparation, peripheral venous cannulation, blood salvaging, arterial line insertion, and arterial blood gas sampling & analysis) for patients requiring/under anesthesia. You will also be responsible for daily set-up and verification of anesthetic machines and 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. This RRT position includes the following physical requirements: being on one\'s feet for extended periods of time (including walking/standing), exposure to infectious diseases, and hazardous situations for which they are trained; be able to assist in transporting, lifting and positioning of patients; be able to bend, lift, push, and pull equipment of up to and sometimes exceeding 20lbs.

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: Anesthesia
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 25-SEP-2023
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08-JAN-2024
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• 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:

Current BLS. Experience working in an OR environment. Preferred Qualifications:

Min of 1 yr of recent acute care and critical care experience.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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