Respiratory Therapist Full-Time Night Shift

The Respiratory Therapist (RT) Educator is an integral member of the anesthesia care team and plays a key role in ensuring high‑quality perioperative respiratory care. The Educator enhances and supports staff development, orientation, clinical education, and competency evaluation across the Level 3 Surgical Suites of the Walter C. Mackenzie Centre, as well as perioperative areas within the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, Stollery Children’s Hospital, and additional anesthesia locations such as Endoscopy, Radiology, and Diagnostic Imaging. This role supports excellence in patient care by providing clinical expertise, mentorship, and leadership in perioperative respiratory therapy practice. Lead orientation for new staff in the surgical suites, including Connect Care training and specialized clinical competencies. Develop and maintain educational policies, procedures, and learning tools focused on student orientation, staff development, and clinical competencies. Facilitate CPR/ACE module training and support N95 fit testing. Leadership & Collaboration: Work collaboratively with Unit Managers, Patient Care Managers, and anesthesia physicians as part of the interprofessional surgical services team. As a Respiratory Therapist III - Clinical Practice Lead, you will be responsible for mentoring, promoting standards of practice, responding to clinical questions, and coordinating ongoing skill and student development within your team. Classification: Respiratory Therapist III Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Operative Services Level 3 OR Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 04-MAR-2026 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 30-MAR-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 40 Shift Pattern: Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends, On-Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $45.02 Maximum Salary: $58.36 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

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

5 years recent experience in the RTII (Anesthesia) role required. Previous pediatric and/or intensive care experience required. Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure with minimal supervision. Providing technical and clinical expertise related to anesthesia and physiological monitoring equipment. Coordinating RT team assignments, supporting safe and effective anesthesia services, and onboarding new RT team members.

Post‑RRT education in Anesthesia Assistance preferred.