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The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

Respiratory Therapy Team Leader 1

Nursing & Frontline Patient CarePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeKansas City, KS, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or a related field is required. Team Leaders already in the position as of November 3, 2026 may have an Associate's degree under the previous qualification standard.
  • Internal candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in critical care; external candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in critical care.
  • Active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) is required.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within one year.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the American Heart Association is required within one year.
  • NRP Essentials Provider certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics is required to work independently in the NICU.
  • A state Respiratory Therapist license from the State Board of Healing Arts is required upon hire.
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required upon hire.
  • Internal candidates must have 20 points in the KURT Clinical Advancement Program; this does not apply to external candidates.
  • Internal candidates must complete 18 continuing education hours each year; this does not apply to external candidates.
  • Team Leaders must be fluent in English.
  • Team Leaders must obtain Job Instruction certification and serve as a trainer within two years of placement or hire.
  • Team Leaders must obtain the competencies for their assigned team within one year of placement or hire: Team CA—tracheostomy team; Team Heart—cardiothoracic surgery ICU, including transplant patients and nitric oxide delivery; Team 6—tracheostomy team; Team 4/5—neonatal and pediatric intensive care, including deliveries; Team 2—burn ICU and emergency department; Advanced Float—neonatal and pediatric intensive care, including deliveries, and emergency department/medical-surgical pediatrics, or another competency identified as a critical leadership need.
  • Team Leaders must maintain full competency in two additional critical skills beyond their assigned team competencies; Advanced Float requires one additional critical skill. Internal candidates must already have one and obtain another within one year of placement; external candidates must obtain both within one year of hire. Critical skills include neonatal and pediatric intensive care together as one skill, acting shift supervisor, emergency department and medical-surgical pediatrics, offline Job Instruction trainer, or specialty roles designated by leadership.
  • Team Leaders must be able to perform the professional, clinical, and technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
  • Basic computer knowledge is required.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, educate, and assess the effectiveness of respiratory care for patients from neonatal through geriatric ages.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards, and assist with oversight and training of therapists, technicians, and students.
  • Use independent judgment when applying respiratory care protocols and take responsible, professional action within the scope of practice.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other health system staff to provide quality, safe, and efficient patient care.
  • Coordinate and lead the patient care team.
  • Serve as the clinical expert and resource for the designated team.
  • Assist with precepting and training therapists, technicians, students, and other health system team members.
  • Participate in medical response teams, including code and rapid response teams, as needed, and respond quickly to critical situations.
  • Meet the expectations outlined in the Respiratory Therapy Clinical Advancement Program.
  • Obtain Job Instruction certification and serve as a trainer within two years of placement or hire.
  • Promote and enhance the department's culture by listening to feedback and resolving conflict, creating an open communication environment, motivating others toward organizational goals, partnering with leadership on change-management strategies, helping frontline staff solve problems, and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Perform other assigned duties, such as serving as acting supervisor or taking call.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master's degree in Respiratory Care or a related field is preferred.
  • Experience providing clinical instruction to students is preferred.
  • Additional respiratory therapy work experience and education are preferred.
  • Proficiency in EPIC is preferred.

About the Company

The University of Kansas Hospital

Academic medical center; Level I trauma

The University of Kansas Health System is a non-profit academic medical center with locations in Kansas City, Topeka, Great Bend, and Lawrence. It delivers comprehensive medical services—from primary care to highly specialized treatments—through the largest physician practice in Kansas, covering more than 200 medical specialties. As an academic medical center, it combines patient care with research and education, and it operates the only nationally verified Level I Trauma Center in the area. Care is coordinated across its hospitals, clinics, and affiliated providers, with revenue generated from patient services, research grants, and educational programs. The system distinguishes itself by its large, integrated physician network, broad range of specialties, and its role in research and training, all aimed at improving health outcomes in Kansas and the surrounding region.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Founded
1998

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