Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I - Team 6

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System seeks a Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I to oversee patient care delivery, supervise therapists, and coordinate workloads. The role emphasizes clinical leadership, training, and adherence to respiratory care protocols across neonatal to geriatric patients.

Key responsibilities include advancing the clinical advancement program, mentoring staff, and collaborating with physicians to ensure safe, efficient care within a hospital-wide respiratory care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field required.
• Master's degree in Respiratory Care or related field preferred; relevant clinical instruction experience noted.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, educates, and assesses respiratory care for patients from neonatal to geriatric.
• Collaborates with physicians and health system staff to provide safe, quality care.
• Leads the patient care team, coordinates workloads, and communicates effectively.
• Precepts and trains therapists, technicians, students, and other team members.
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in clinical advancement programs.

Skills

Team leadership

Critical care

Educator/trainer

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I - Team 6 Days - Full Time Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Respiratory Therapy Team Leader I assumes responsibility for performing patient care activities and other tasks that contribute to high-quality, safe, and effective patient care. These include executing protocols, dividing workloads, administering respiratory care, educating patients, families, students, and other care providers.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

Administers, monitors, educates, and assesses the effectiveness of respiratory care for patients, neonatal to geriatric. Follows policies, procedures, standards, and assists with the oversight and training of other therapists, technicians, and students Uses independent judgement in the application of respiratory care protocols and is self-motivated to take responsible and professional action within the scope of practice. Collaborates with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient care for the patient. Maintains positive work relationships. Communicates effectively and manages competing priorities. Coordinates the patient care team and leads the team Serves as clinical expert/resource for the designated team. Assists in the precepting and training of therapists, technicians, students, and other members of the Health System team. Participates on the medical response teams (e.g., code, rapid), as needed, and quickly responds to critical situations. Meets expectations outlined in the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Advancement Program. Maintains a patient-centered focus and strives to support the mission, goals, and values of the hospital, department and division. Obtain Job Instruction (JI) certification and serve as trainer within two years of placement in position/hire. Promotes and enhances the culture of the department by:

• a. Listening to feedback and resolving conflict
• b. Creating and inspiring an open communication environment
• c. Motivating others toward organizational goals
• d. Partnering with leadership to enhance change management strategies
• e. Helping front-line staff problem solve and escalating issues, as appropriate

Competencies by team (must obtain within one year of placement in position/hire):

• a. Team CA: Trach team
• b. Team Heart: CTS ICU (including transplant patients and nitric oxide delivery)
• c. Team 6: Trach team
• d. Team 4/5: NICU & PICU (including deliveries)
• e. Team 2: Burn ICU & ED
• f. Team Advanced Float: NICU & PICU (including deliveries) and ED/Med-Surg Pediatrics (**or competency identified as a critical need by the leadership team)

Maintains full competency in two critical skills in addition to team competencies from the list below (Advanced Float team only needs one additional critical skill):

Internal: must have one and obtain one within one year of placement in position/hire.

External: must obtain both within one year of hire.

• a. NICU & PICU (NICU AND PICU together qualify as one critical skill)
• b. Acting shift supervisor
• c. Emergency Department & Med-Surg Pediatrics
• d. Offline JI trainer
• e. Specialty Roles as defined by the leadership team (i.e., trach team, new employee onboarding, etc.)

Performs other duties, as assigned (e.g., serves as acting supervisor, takes call, etc.) Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Respiratory Care or related field * Team Leaders in the position as of 11/3/2026 may have an Associate’s Degree and are exempt under the previous qualification standard 3 or more years Experience in critical care (internal candidates) OR 5 or more years Experience in critical care (external candidates) Active AARC membership Preferred Education and Experience Master's Degree in Respiratory Care or related field Experience in clinical instruction of students Additional respiratory therapy work experience and education

Required Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) upon Hire
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) within 1 Year
• NRP Essentials Provider - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to work independently in the NICU
• Licensed Respiratory Therapist (RT) - State Board of Healing Arts upon Hire
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) upon Hire
• 20 points in the KURT Clinical Advancement program (not applicable for external candidates)
• 18 CEs each year (not applicable for external candidates)

Required Language Skills

Fluent English - Knowledge Requirements Proficient in EPIC preferred Basic computer knowledge

Time Type: Full time

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status.

See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].

Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.