Respiratory Therapy Lead

Job DetailsJob Location: PRIMARY - ELLSWORTH, KS 67439Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: BachelorsJob Shift: Day Shift️ Respiratory Therapist Lead Ellsworth County Medical Center | Grow With ECMC Are you a Respiratory Therapist who thrives in both patient care and leadership? ECMC is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to bring clinical expertise, collaboration, and a passion for improving patient outcomes across our cardiopulmonary services. In this role, you’ll provide advanced respiratory care while helping coordinate daily department activities, mentor fellow therapists, and support a full spectrum of cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment services. If you enjoy leading by example, solving problems, and making a meaningful difference for patients every day—we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do • Administer respiratory treatments including inhaled medications, therapeutic gases, and airway therapies • Perform respiratory procedures such as sputum induction, chest physiotherapy, and incentive spirometry • Support critical care needs including airway management and emergency response • Perform diagnostics such as arterial blood gases and pulmonary function testing • Assist with and support cardiac and pulmonary diagnostics, including EKGs, cardiac monitoring, and related cardiopulmonary testing • Collaborate in the care of patients with cardiac and respiratory conditions, supporting interventions that improve overall cardiopulmonary health • Monitor patient progress and partner with physicians and care teams to optimize treatment plans • Educate patients and families on both respiratory and cardiopulmonary care plans ⭐ Lead Responsibilities • Provide guidance and support to respiratory therapy staff • Assist with coordinating daily cardiopulmonary department workflow • Support staff training, mentoring, and competency development across respiratory and cardiac services • Promote best practices, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives • Assist with equipment management, department processes, and clinical protocols What Makes This Role Special At ECMC, our Respiratory Therapists are key members of the cardiopulmonary care team, working side-by-side with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff to deliver comprehensive care. As a Lead, you’ll help shape both respiratory and cardiac service delivery, ensuring patients receive high-quality, coordinated care in every setting—from routine diagnostics to emergency response. Professional Growth We encourage our team members to grow through: • Continuing education • Clinical training and skill development across cardiopulmonary services • Participation in quality improvement and department initiatives Why ECMC? Located in the heart of rural Kansas, ECMC offers the chance to practice high-impact healthcare in a close-knit community where every team member matters. Here, you’re not just filling a role—you’re helping care for neighbors, friends, and families. ✨ Ready to grow your leadership skills while making a difference in cardiopulmonary care? Join our team and Grow with ECMC. Qualifications POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education:       Associate degree in respiratory therapy required; completion of AARC approved RRT program Experience: Minimum of two years in the medical field.  Previous leadership experience preferred. Preferred Skills:     Service oriented, patient centered. Excellent skills in organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking. Strong attention to detail and technical skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects. Excellent interpersonal relations with proficient verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain diverse technical problems in easy-to-understand language. Strong independent judgment, critical thinking, inductive/deductive reasoning, and decision-making skills. Active listening and learning skills - Listening to others, not interrupting, open to new ideas, innovative. Must have advanced computer and Microsoft program skills, electronic medical record experience, and ability to operate necessary therapy equipment. Certifications/Registrations: Registered in the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Therapist, licensed as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist. CPR certification required. ACLS required.