Lead Respiratory Therapist

Mental Health Association of Rochester; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of Rochester in Orlando, FL seeks an experienced Respiratory Care Leader to oversee advanced respiratory therapy operations in a modern healthcare facility. You will coordinate daily activities, mentor staff, and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to deliver patient-centered, evidence-based care.

The role emphasizes leadership, complex ventilator and airway management, adherence to protocols, and a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of respiratory therapy and critical respiratory support.
• Strong clinical judgment for complex ventilator and airway management.
• Leadership and coaching ability.
• Excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily respiratory therapy operations.
• Manage complex ventilator and airway cases with evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Mentor and support respiratory therapists.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical teams.
• Help implement and uphold clinical protocols.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilator management

Leadership

Team communication

Evidence-based practice

Job description

to provide advanced respiratory care and frontline leadership in a modern healthcare facility.

Key Duties

• Coordinate daily respiratory therapy operations.
• Manage complex ventilator and airway cases with evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Mentor and support respiratory therapists.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical teams.
• Help implement and uphold clinical protocols.
• Contribute to a culture of teamwork, continuous learning, and innovation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Advanced knowledge of respiratory therapy and critical respiratory support.
• Strong clinical judgment for complex ventilator and airway management.
• Leadership and coaching ability.
• Excellent teamwork and interdisciplinary communication.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.