Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA).

Current Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) certification is required. Your quality of work must meet departmental and organizational expectations. You must demonstrate competency in all phases of the job, adaptability to new procedures and information, be current in respiratory therapy advances and changes in department practices, policies, and procedures. Demonstrated clarity in your communication, organization and consistency of ideas, both verbally and written, including clinical documentation, is required. You must be a highly motivated, confident, and enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude whose work aligns with AHS Values. You act quickly and decisively using critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You utilize strong judgment by analyzing facts, considering the impact, and arriving at a sound conclusion, seeking counsel when appropriate. You can work independently and as a part of the team creating strong, effective interpersonal working relationships with peers and other caregivers. You are a reliable worker who uses time effectively and is able to prioritize and complete assigned tasks.

Acute or critical care experience. Orientation to the position’s major and minor clinical areas. Current charge experience, experience precepting students, developing quality initiatives and implementing practice change, and active committee participant. Certification in Advanced Life Support and Arterial Line Insertion. Current Medical Emergency team and Severe Illness team member .