Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Healthpark Medical Center

Location: HealthPark Medical Center - 9981 So HealthPark Circle Fort Myers FL 33908

Department: Respiratory Care

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3/4:30:00 PM to 3:00:00 AM -- Hours are flexible ; Monday - Friday schedule

Minimum to Midpoint Pay Rate: (Respiratory Therapy Supervisor) $34.97 - $45.46 / hour + $6.00 shift differential for night shift ; (Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Critical Care)$38.48 - $50.01 / hour + $6.00 shift differential for night shift *

Join Lee Health as a Respiratory Supervisor and lead a team that feels like family, in a community that feels like home.
As a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor at Lee Health, youll foster growth, collaboration, and innovation all while making a real difference in the lives of patients and peers alike.

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About Our Respiratory Team:

Comprised of over 400 Respiratory team members, our Respiratory Care team provides a wide range of specialized services to support patients with acute and chronic pulmonary conditions in the hospital setting. In addition to core respiratory therapy, services include pulmonary rehabilitation, asthma and COPD education, pulmonary function testing, and interventional procedures such as bronchoscopies and thoracentesis. The team also supports advanced diagnostics through robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and collaborates with the multidisciplinary Lung Nodule Clinic for lung cancer screening and evaluation. Respiratory therapists play an essential role in managing ventilators, providing airway support, and delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across critical care and acute care units.

What We Offer You:

• Exceptional Benefits medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Well-Being Support holistic health resources and mental wellness programs
• Professional Development earn a 6% pay increase upon completing ACCS or NPS certification.
• Retirement Match up to 5%
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
• Generous Paid Time Off and flexible scheduling options
• Expense-paid on-site interviews for eligible candidates

About this Position:

HealthPark Medical Center is a 326-bed Acute Care Facility that provides specialized cardiovascular care, comprehensive womens and childrens services, and advanced rehabilitation programs. Its home to the Shipley Cardiothoracic Center, a leader in heart and lung care, and is also recognized for excellence in stroke care, orthopedics, and intensive care services. HealthPark Medical Center also has a dedicated team of respiratory therapists that facilitate the ION Robotic Bronchoscopy suite which is a leading edge technology in diagnosing early stage lung cancer.

As a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor, you will assist the director in supervising personnel and overseeing the daily operations of the Respiratory department. Helps to recommend and implement policies and procedures. Understands and follows human resources and health system policies and procedures. Assists the director in hiring, orienting, developing, coaching, counseling and termination of employees. Coordinates equipment maintenance needs, performance improvement, and quality control activities specific to the department. Performs assessment of staff blood gas competencies if qualified as a Key Operator. Measures ongoing performance improvement efforts. Manages supplies and payroll to operate within the department budget. Participates in the interview and decision process for new hires. May also participate in delegating daily assignments and participates on various committees.

Observes activities of staff and provides input for competency evaluations and performs annual evaluations for direct staff. Helps to mentor lead Respiratory Therapists in their development. As appropriate and when needed, performs in the capacity of a Lead or bedside Respiratory Therapist. May represent the department and/or director on campus committees and meetings as designated. Acts as the designated department leader or representative in the absence of the director. Performs functions and duties delegated by the director. Assumes other roles and responsibilities as assigned by the director.

What this Position Requires:

Educational Requirements: Bachelors Degree required.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years clinical experience including all intensive care/critical care areas.

Licensure: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) from the State of Florida

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required. ACLS, PALS, NRP (as appropriate to job function and population served) required. Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. *For a Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Critical Care: Must be credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care as RRT-NPS or RRT-ACCS as per population served.

Other: Leadership characteristics. Strong work ethic. Analytical and critical thinking skills.Computer skills-Word & Excel.

About Lee Health:

Lee Health is one of Floridas largest and most respected not-for-profit health systems, proudly ranked among the top 25% of hospitals nationwide by Healthgrades Americas 250 Best Hospitals . Our system includes four acute care hospitalsLee Memorial Hospital, HealthPark Medical Center, Gulf Coast Medical Center, and Cape Coral Hospitalplus Golisano Childrens Hospital of Southwest Florida, over 100 physician practice locations, and expanding Home Health and Skilled Nursing services. With more than 17,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff, and 950+ primary and specialty care providers, we serve over two million patient contacts each year. At Lee Health, were guided by our mission to be a trusted partner, empowering healthier lives through care and compassion , and our vision to inspire hope and be a national leader in health and healing. We live our values every day (Respect, Excellence, Compassion, and Education) by fostering integrity, delivering exceptional care, and empowering our team to grow and thrive.

Ready to Make A Difference?

Apply today and join a team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and celebrates your impact.

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