Supervisor- Respiratory Care

Mercy Co; Blanchard (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Respiratory Care Supervisor to lead the respiratory staff in delivering safe, high‑quality care in alignment with hospital policies and Mercy Service Standards.

The role requires a degree from an accredited Respiratory Care program, current RCP license in the state, 5+ years of experience, and NBRC credentials (RRT preferred; CRT with 10 years leadership acceptable). Leadership and clinical excellence are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.
• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the practicing state.
• Five or more years of experience in respiratory care.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by NBRC; BLS (may obtain upon hire).
• May substitute RRT with 10 years leadership experience and Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by NBRC.
• Strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities.
• Critical thinking, flexibility, and adaptability in patient care.
• Ability to implement medical plan of care and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervises respiratory staff to ensure safe, high‑quality care.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates operations, techniques, and technology for respiratory care.
• Provides direct patient care and collaborates with the healthcare team.

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!Supervises the Respiratory staff to ensure respiratory care is delivered in a safe, quality approach following all policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Develops staff and encourages staff adherence to hospital policy. Assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the operations, technique and technology to ensure appropriate respiratory care. Provides respiratory care services by direct patient care; monitoring patients conditions, working collaboratively with the healthcare team with open communication; serving as a clinical resource for coworkers, patients and visitors. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Minimum Required Qualifications
Education: Graduate from an Accredited College Program in Respiratory Care.
Licensure: Must have a current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the state of practice.
Experience: Five or more years of experience.
Certification/Registration: Registered as a Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the National Board of Respiratory Care; BLS (may obtain upon hire). May substitute RRT with 10 years of leadership experience and Certified as a Respiratory Therapist (CRT) by the NBRC.
Other Skills and Knowledge: Strength in Interpersonal skills and conflict resolution. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills, ability to be flexible and adaptable. Must possess the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, clinical interventions and procedures as needed for the care of the patient.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor‘s degree in Respiratory Care or related field preferred.
Experience: One year of leadership experience strongly preferred.
Certification/Registration: ACLS, NRP, PALS (may obtain upon hire if needed); ACCS (Adult Critical Care Specialist from the NBRC); NPS (Neonatal Specialist from the NBRC).
Other Skills and Knowledge: computer literacy in Microsoft Office tools like Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you‘ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you‘ll grow with us.