Respiratory Therapist I

Your Opportunity: Shape Your Future with Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Join our Acute and Critical Care team at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital (MHRH)—a modern facility in the heart of Medicine Hat, Alberta. Known as the Sunniest City in Canada, Medicine Hat offers an unbeatable lifestyle: affordable living, short commutes, vibrant arts and culture, and endless outdoor adventures along the South Saskatchewan River. Here, you’ll find the perfect balance of career growth and quality of life. Why Medicine Hat Regional Hospital? 10-bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)/Coronary Care Unit (CCU), busy Emergency Department, active LDR and Level II NICU, active Operating Rooms with Anesthetic Care Team (ACT) model, medical and surgical inpatient units, Ambulatory Care services including Cardiac Stress Testing, PFT, Spirometry testing, ABGs, Asthma & COPD Education. As a Respiratory Therapist I, you’ll practice to full scope, working alongside an interdisciplinary team to diagnose and manage patients of all ages with cardiopulmonary and related disorders. Your impact will include: Delivering high-quality respiratory care across diverse settings. Educating patients, families, students, and staff. Driving process improvements and accountable practice. Advocating for patients through patient- and family-centered care. Providing technical expertise for respiratory therapy equipment. What We’re Looking For: Passion for professional development. Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and make confident decisions. Commitment to a healthy, respectful, and safe work environment. New grads welcome Consideration will be given to Respiratory Therapy students graduating in Spring 2026. Description: As a Respiratory Therapist I, you will assess patients (clients, resident), develop and implement respiratory therapy care plans and monitor their progress. You will be responsible for various diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and interventions. You will collaborate with various clinical teams and groups to enhance clinical outcomes. You will provide training and assist health care providers in the use and care of respiratory equipment as well as educate patients and their families regarding diseases, medications, equipment and treatments. Classification Resp Therapist I Union HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program Respiratory Therapy Primary Location Medicine Hat Regional Hospital Posting End Date 14-JAN-2026 Requirements Active or eligible registration with the College and Association of Respiratory Therapists of Alberta (CARTA). Additional Required Qualifications Current Basic Life Support - Health Care Provider certification. Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Ability to work 11.08-hour day/night rotations. Flexibility to work in all hospital areas, including NICU, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, PACU, Wards, ED, Ambulatory RT, and ICU. Preferred Qualifications PALS and ACLS certifications. Recent acute and critical care experience within the past 5 years. Formal mentorship and preceptorship training and Connect Care experience are assets. #J-18808-Ljbffr