Respiratory therapists evaluate, treat and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders in a wide variety of clinical settings. Respiratory therapists must demonstrate behavior and ethics that are consistent with the standards and ethics of all health care professionals.  In addition to performing respiratory therapy procedures, Respiratory Therapists are involved in clinical decision making (such as patient evaluation, treatment selection and assessment of treatment efficacy) and patient education.  Respiratory Therapists report directly to the Director of Respiratory Services.

RRTs, as part of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), work in hospital, clinical care and community care settings as part of a multidisciplinary health-care team in order to provide the best patient care. Hospital settings include Intensive Care Units (ICU), Neonatal ICU, Pediatric ICU, Emergency Departments, Critical Care Units, and other hospital wards. Community Care Settings include Home Oxygen Suppliers. RRTs work in shifts in order to provide health-care coverage based on the needs of the facility or clinic and this may include days, nights, and weekends. Opportunities to grow as a RRT include taking advanced courses to work in specialized areas and pursuing management and leadership positions.

Education

• Respiratory Therapy diploma (RT)

Licenses

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Certificate (BLS-HCP)

Other Education and Training

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Registered/eligible with the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapist (CSRT)

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently offering hiring incentives up to $30,000 plus relocation assistance of $3,000 may be available.