Respiratory Therapist Lead

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Respiratory Therapist Lead, where your expertise will help deliver high-quality patient care. In this role, you'll support a dedicated team, ensuring efficient operations and effective patient management. You'll take on supervisory responsibilities, guiding staff therapists, and making critical shift assignments. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a $20,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. If you are passionate about patient care and looking to grow your career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Free telemedicine services

Colleague recognition program

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Referral services for child and pet care

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from Missouri Board.
• Minimum of two years of Respiratory Care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Making shift assignments and supervising staff therapists.
• Performing performance appraisals and orienting new employees.

Skills

Patient Care

Supervisory Skills

Respiratory Therapy

Performance Appraisals

Education

Associates in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

Job description

Description

NOW OFFERING A 20,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

Introduction

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized. Submit your application for the opportunity below: Respiratory Therapist Lead Research Medical Center

Benefits

Research Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

We are seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Under minimal supervision of the Shift Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy, this position is responsible for assisting the Shift Supervisor with all supervisory duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor and Department Director.

What You Will Do in This Role:

• Making shift assignments.
• Performing performance appraisals.
• Supervising the work of staff therapists.
• Orienting new employees.
• Providing patient care as needed.

What Qualifications You Will Need:

• Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program.
• Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from Missouri Board for Respiratory Care and NBRC RRT credential.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire.
• A minimum of two years of Respiratory Care experience.
• One year of recent supervisory experience preferred.

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Respiratory Therapist Lead opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team.We are interviewing apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.