Respiratory Therapist II

Your Opportunity:

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is committed to increase and improve Albertans access, quality and safety of surgical services across the province with the Alberta Surgical Initiative (ASI). AHS is looking for Anesthesia Respiratory Therapists to help make this initiative a success and are offering a funded educational opportunity to enhance your Perioperative Skills and Experience. This educational opportunity will assist you to gain knowledge in the areas of anesthesia care, maintenance and special procedures. Education and duties include airway and ventilation management, intubation, ABG procurement and interpretation, anesthesia equipment – functioning, trouble shooting and maintenance, administration of blood products, and the development of respiratory therapy care plans and monitoring the progress of patients receiving advanced respiratory treatment. Clinical placements may be within the Edmonton Zone at one or more of the following facilit...