Job Description

We are hiring Casual Respiratory Therapists for the Pulmonary Function Department at Kelowna General Hospital. Shift times are 07:00-15:00, 07:30-17:29, and 07:30-19:45 on a casual, as-needed basis. Casual means hours are not guaranteed and may vary. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to temporary and permanent opportunities.

What we offer:

We are one of Canada's Top 100 employers and offer welcoming workplaces with a range of benefits and policies to support you at every stage of your career.

About the position:

The Respiratory Therapist practices in accordance with the standards outlined by the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) within a client- and family-centered care model. You will provide ongoing respiratory care in a multidisciplinary setting to clients with a variety of illnesses and diseases, including acute and chronic cardio-respiratory conditions. Working independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team, you will enhance quality of life from the perspective of clients and their families.



This role is primarily based in the Pulmonary Function Department, where you will perform comprehensive pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity, airflow, gas exchange, and other aspects of respiratory health. Common tests you will conduct include spirometry, lung volume measurement, diffusion capacity tests, and arterial blood gas analysis. You will work closely with patients managing chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, cystic fibrosis, and interstitial lung disease, assisting in monitoring disease progression and evaluating treatment effectiveness. You will consult, confer, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and best practices in respiratory care, maintain and advance clinical competence, and participate in committees, teams, and approved research projects as assigned.

About us:

We are committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance are promoted within the team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in our region.

About this location:

Kelowna is a vibrant and fast-growing city that offers so much for professionals and families to enjoy. A wide array of shopping and business, dining options, golfing, tons of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches on Okanagan Lake, and world-class winter sports. Live, work and play where others only vacation!




Graduation from a recognized Respiratory Therapy program.



Successful completion of the Health Professionals Testing Canada (HPTC) Credentialing Exam. Eligible for membership with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists (CSRT) and the British Columbia Society of Respiratory Therapists (BCSRT).



Current valid BC Driver's License.