Respiratory Therapy Assistant
Requisition ID: 389010
Position Number: 20032429
Posting End Date: September 29, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Health Sciences Centre
Department / Unit: Respiratory Therapy C & W
Job Stream: Clinical Support
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: Casual
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $27.943, $28.778, $29.644, $30.536
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Under the general supervision of the Manager or Therapist, the incumbent is responsible for ordering and stocking respiratory supplies and equipment to modules and critical care areas.
Experience
- Previous related experience working with Respiratory Therapy equipment and/or in the field of Respiratory Therapy preferred.
- Other hospital experience related to ordering, managing or maintaining stock is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Complete high school education, Manitoba Standards, (science courses preferred).
- Successful completion of one of the following is required:
- Year 3 of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Educational Program.
- Registry eligible with the Canadian Board of Respiratory Care.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Qualifications and Skills
- On the job training is provided by the department.
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills required.
- Use of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel) preferred.
- Medical terminology preferred.
- Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands.
- Excellent English comprehension and written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have good interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Ability to perform as a team member and seek assistance as necessary.
Physical Requirements
- Manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Ability to lift heavy medical equipment up to 45 kg.
- Ability to push wheeled medical equipment.
- Ability to assist with the positioning of patients.
- May be required to occasionally work extended hours.
- May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, radiation, toxic materials, noise and allergens.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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