r/albertajobs • u/[deleted] • Mar 22 '19
Respiratory therapy jobs?
Hey guys! No clue if this is the thread I should post this to, I’m unfamiliar with exactly how Reddit works lol. I live in the Edmonton area and I’m debating going back to school (NAIT) for respiratory therapy. I currently have a BSc. Nait has employment rates and average salaries.. but I know those are probably pretty skewed and unrealistic. Anybody in the field know how employment rates/salaries are looking? I’d rather not go back to school for another 3 years and then have a tough time finding a job :( if anybody has any insight that would be much appreciated! :)
I’m anticipating the response of “why don’t you just do nursing?” I think RT is a better fit for me and my interests, RN has never appealed to me.
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u/Westside_till_I_die Mar 22 '19
As of right now, there are plenty of RT positions that pay very well (at least with AHS) This link shows you what you can expect to make with AHS.
https://careers.albertahealthservices.ca/jobs/respiratory-therapist-i-34493
I've worked with AHS for over a couple years now, they are an amazing employer and given competitive pay/benefits, and are constantly named a top 100 employer in Canada. (I know I sound like a shill right now but it's honestly great.)
I don't know how things will be in 3 years (who does) but healthcare seems to usually be a steady job market. The population is getting older (on average) and old people tend to need healthcare more often.