Supervisor, Respiratory Care
About The Position
MU Health Care is looking for a compassionate, confident, and mission‑driven leader who is ready to make a meaningful impact in Respiratory Care. We seek someone who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical environment and brings a calm, steady presence to both patients and team members. The ideal candidate is a natural mentor—someone who builds others up, leads by example, and finds energy in developing high‑performing teams. This role is perfect for a proactive problem‑solver who embraces collaboration, communicates with clarity, and remains adaptable in constantly evolving situations. We’re looking for a professional who is dedicated to exceptional patient care and motivated to elevate practice standards across the department. If you bring heart, leadership, and a commitment to excellence, you’ll find a rewarding home here at MU Health Care.
Requirements
- Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) or (RCP-T) licensure by the Missouri Respiratory Care board.
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Two (2) years of experience in respiratory care.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in health science.
- Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
Responsibilities
- Plan, assign, and review the work of staff. Demonstrate appropriate methods, procedures, and processes for staff to complete expected work assignments. Frequently review staff’s work in progress to ascertain the level of expectation is being met. Conduct staff rounding and shift huddles. Participate in the interview process for respiratory therapy staff.
- Provide Respiratory Therapy activities including collection and analysis of blood gas samples, oxygen therapy and specialty gas administration, mechanical ventilation, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance techniques, airway maintenance, and pulmonary diagnostic testing/clinical monitoring. Act as a member of the Code Blue, Rapid Response Team, and Trauma Response Team. Provide patient documentation through the electronic medical record.
- Assist management in monitoring department operations. Perform Performance Improvement/Quality Assurance monitoring.
- Assist in the development or modification of technical aspects of procedures and communicate to employees. Conduct in-services as assigned.
- Coordinate effectively with other departments to provide patient care needs.
- Follow and monitor infection control and safety standards.
- Educate and advise patients’ families on respiratory therapy procedures. Provide education to students and other health care providers.
- Develop, coordinate, and maintain daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of unit coverage and continuity of care.
- Monitor time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely submittal/approval for payroll purposes.
- May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.
Benefits
- Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
- Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
- Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
- Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
- Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
