**If you are a current University Health or University Health Physicians employee and wish to be considered, you must apply via the internal career site.** **Please log into myWORKDAY (http://www.myworkday.com/trumed/d/home.htmld) to search for positions and apply.** Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Respiratory Therapy - UH Truman Medical Center (3 shifts per week; 6:45a-7:15p) 101 Truman Medical Center **Job Location** University Health Truman Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri **Department** Respiratory Therapy UHTMC **Position Type** Full time **Work Schedule** 6:45AM - 7:15PM **Hours Per Week** 36 **Job Description** **Respiratory Therapy Charge Leader / Clinical Operations Supervisor** We are seeking a confident, experienced **Respiratory Therapy Charge Leader** to provide operational leadership, clinical oversight, and staff development within a high-acuity healthcare environment. This role is ideal for a respiratory therapy professional who thrives in leadership, values accountability, and is committed to excellence in patient care, quality, and team performance. **Role Overview** Reporting to the Respiratory Director, the Charge Leader serves as the on-shift clinical and operational authority for the Respiratory Therapy department. This position balances hands-on clinical practice with supervisory responsibility, exercising independent judgment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality respiratory care delivery across all patient populations. **Key Leadership Responsibilities** + Direct and coordinate daily respiratory therapy operations, including staffing, workflow management, and shift assignments + Provide clinical oversight to ensure adherence to technical standards, quality control measures, and accuracy of test results + Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation resource for complex clinical and operational issues + Lead staff performance management, including evaluations, coaching, and corrective counseling in partnership with the Respiratory Director + Champion staff development through didactic instruction, clinical mentoring, and competency reinforcement + Model professional excellence, accountability, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment + Identify operational challenges and contribute solutions through proactive problem-solving and sound clinical judgment **Clinical Responsibilities** + Administer respiratory treatments and diagnostic testing as ordered by physicians + Maintain advanced clinical competence while supporting quality and safety initiatives **Minimum Qualifications** + High school diploma or equivalent + Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy education program + National Board for Respiratory Care credential (RRT preferred) + Minimum of **2 years of respiratory therapy experience** , including **at least 1 year in a charge or leadership role** + Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the State of Missouri + Current CPR certification **Professional & Physical Requirements** + Strong executive-level communication skills—verbal and written + Ability to lead diverse teams and work effectively with multidisciplinary partners + Knowledge of human development and ability to care for patients across the lifespan + Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds unassisted **Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.** University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.