Lead Respiratory Therapist | $20K Sign-On | 2:00pm-10:30pm

UnityPoint Health; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Relocation assistance $10,000

Job summary

UnityPoint Health in Rock Island, IL seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee the unit's daily operations, lead staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with physicians to implement and evaluate respiratory care plans.

You will drive scheduling, staff development, and adherence to standards while providing clinical leadership in ventilator management and neonatal care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership and direction of respiratory care staff.
• Experience in staffing and scheduling in a clinical setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration with physicians and teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership for respiratory care staff, directing workflow, delegating duties, and ensuring safe, compliant patient care
• Oversee day-to-day clinical operations, resolve issues, enforce safety standards, and ensure adherence to physician orders.
• Evaluate and coach staff, support hiring and onboarding, lead training and competency reviews
• Manage staffing levels, assignments, charge capture accuracy, and efficient use of time and resources across the department
• Serve as a clinical expert, educating staff on new equipment, updated practices, and respiratory care standards
• Deliver advanced respiratory care across inpatient and outpatient settings, including ventilator management, neonatal care, and emergency response
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot complex respiratory equipment, ensuring proper function, safety, and availability
• Act as a resource for equipment operations, monitor rental usage, and support quality improvement, patient safety, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Clinical leadership

Education

Accredited program graduate

RRT registry eligible

Job description

UnityPoint Health in Rock Island, IL seeks a Lead Respiratory Therapist to oversee the unit's daily operations, lead staff, and ensure high-quality patient care. This role collaborates with physicians to implement and evaluate respiratory care plans.

You will drive scheduling, staff development, and adherence to standards while providing clinical leadership in ventilator management and neonatal care. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.