Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, NY, seeks a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor to oversee clinical education, supervise staff, and manage patient care across age groups under physician direction.

The role emphasizes coordinating educational activities, scheduling, shift oversight, and participation in performance improvement initiatives to enhance treatment planning and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
• AAS or BS in Respiratory Therapy or AMA-approved two-year program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS certification (within 1 year of hire).
• NRP required to work NICU.

Responsibilities

• Oversee departmental educational activities including orientation, in-services and lectures.
• Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff across all age groups.
• Provide respiratory care for acute patients under physician direction; adjust ventilation as directed.
• Oversee shift, assist with patient care concerns, and supervise hand-offs.
• Assist with scheduling and equipment sterilization per infection control guidelines.
• Participate in departmental and hospital performance improvement initiatives and data collection.
• Contribute to product evaluations and treatment planning.
• Perform other duties to maintain high-quality patient care.

Skills

Respiratory Therapist License (NY)

CRT

BLS

NRP

RRT

Education

AAS/BS in Respiratory Therapy or AMA-approved two-year program

Job description

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare?SUNY Downstate Health Sciences Universityis one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Job Description

The Department of Respiratory Therapy at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time TH Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee departmental educational activities including activities such as: orientation of new respiratory therapists, departmental in-services and educational programs; lectures and clinical training sessions for medical, nursing, and other staff.
• May work days or nights based on staff educational needs.
• Supervise, and evaluate respiratory therapy staff assigned to all areas and covering all age groups.
• Provide respiratory care for acute patients under the direction of a physician, including but not limited to drawing blood gases for analysis, adjustment of ventilation or other equipment within the limits of the physician's instructions, and recording respiratory progress in patient records.
• Oversee the shift and assist the RT's with patient care concerns; oversee hand-off huddles.
• Assist with scheduling.
• Supervise the transport, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment as per infection control guidelines.
• Evaluate in performance of subordinates and ensure that departmental goals are met.
• Participate in departmental & hospital performance improvement initiatives; this may include special projects and data collection.
• Participate in product evaluations and treatment planning.
• Perform other duties related to the efficient and effective operation of the respiratory care department to ensure a high level of patient care is maintained.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• New York State Respiratory Therapist License.
• Associate of Applied Science or Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy or graduate of a two-year AMA approved Respiratory Therapy program.
• Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT).
• BLS (or to be obtained within 1-year of hire date).
• NRP required to work NICU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources [e-mail].

Job Info

• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Variable
• Posting Date 07/13/2026, 06:00 AM
• Job Identification 497100
• Grade NSSL4 - 08
• Union Name UUP
• Minimum Base Salary 110,000
• Maximum Base Salary 123,279
• Other Job Title Respiratory Therapist I Supervisor