Respiratory Therapy Supervisor

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, sometimes referred to as a Lead Respiratory Therapist or Respiratory Therapist Supervisor. The Respiratory Therapy Supervisor is the bridge between bedside care and department leadership. Respiratory Supervisor will still think clinically, but a big chunk of their job is making sure the whole respiratory service runs smoothly and safely.

Shifts Available: Days (Normally Monday through Friday)

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours: 8-hour shifts - 7:30am to 3:30pm

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Oversee respiratory care delivery across all patient care units, and inpatient floors, ensuring high-quality and timely services
• Provide clinical leadership for complex and high-risk cases, including ventilator management, rapid responses, and code situations
• Supervise, mentors, and evaluates respiratory therapy staff; manages staffing assignments, scheduling, call coverage, and onboarding as needed
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, evidence-based practices, and regulatory standards (Joint Commission, state licensure)
• Lead quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; monitor documentation accuracy and investigate respiratory-related incidents or events
• Coordinate respiratory services with physicians, nursing leadership, and administration; manage equipment, resources, and coverage during high-volume or emergency situations

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• A minimum of (2) years experience in a blood gas laboratory
• Starting October 1, 2014 Associates Degree required for all new hires
• Valid Respiratory Care Practitioner License in state required
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• PALS certificate upon hire and maintain current
• ACLS certificate upon hire and maintain current

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• NRP certification preferred

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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