Job detail

Respiratory Therapist Diploma

HealthCareersInSask.ca

#Acute Care #Healthcare #Patient Care #Neonatal Care #Critical Care #Medical Equipment #Respiratory Therapy #Pediatric Care #BLS

Quick overview

The therapist implements physician orders for respiratory patient care and provides education to patients on therapy techniques. They are also responsible for the consultation with staff and the maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold a Respiratory Therapy diploma and a Basic Life Support Certificate. Registration or eligibility with the CSRT and SCRT is required.

professional certificateOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsEquipment MaintenanceMicrosoft Office SuiteLeadership SkillsComputer SkillsPatient EducationRespiratory Care

Job description

Position #: 188245

Expected Start Date: May 04, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Acute&Critical Care Respiratory Services

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Nights, Weekends, Standby

Hours of Work

Per 4 weeks:
12 shifts of 11.78 hours
1 shifts of 8 hours

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band

Pay Band Respiratory Therapist - Diploma $38.647 to $47.144

Travel Required: No

Job Description

Reporting to the manager, the therapist will provide service to patients and physicians by implementing the physician's orders for respiratory patient care. This involves physician and associated staff consultation plus patient education on the purpose and technique for therapy. In addition, the therapist is responsible for the care and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Multi-Site

• Yes

Multi-Cost

• Yes

Education
Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT)

Other Education and Training
Basic Life Support Certificate (BLS)

Competencies
Basic - Interpersonal skills
Basic - Communication skills
Basic - Leadership skills
Basic - Computer skills
Basic - Organizational skills

Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite

Other Information
For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Experience in Neonatal and pediatric patient care an asset
Registered/eligiblewith the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT)
Registered/eligible with Saskatchewan College of Respiratory Therapist (SCRT)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex

certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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> We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan > as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note

Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.