Supervisor/Respiratory Therapy I | University | Nights
Apply Job ID R-12929 Date posted 09/30/2025If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!
We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.
A Brief Overview
The Supervisor Respiratory Therapy is responsible for planning, implementing, directing, and controlling activities and operations on the assigned shift in Respiratory Care. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.
What you will do
- Develops and implements short term plans and schedules in order to keep operations moving smoothly.
- Develops and implements processes through orientation, training, and education to ensure that the competence of all staff members is assessed, maintained, improved, and demonstrated throughout their employment.
- Assures day to day shift operations run smoothly and efficiently within established guidelines.
- Assist Director in Budget process and Human Resource utilization
- Evaluates performance of staff annually.
- Counsels and issues corrective action when necessary.
- Recommends hiring, promotion, and discharge of Associates.
Education/Formal Training Requirements
- Technical Degree or Diploma Respiratory Care
- Associate's Degree Respiratory Care
- Bachelor's Degree Respiratory Care
Work Experience Requirements
- 3-5 years RRT
Licenses and Certifications Requirements
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT - American Heart Association
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - American Academy of Pediatrics
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association
- Reistered Respiratory Therapist - National - National Board for Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Arkansas - Arkansas State Medical Board
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Mississippi - National Board for Respiratory Care
- Registered Respiratory Therapist - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Respiratory Care
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrable leadership potential.
- Ability to understand and prepare complex written materials, such as patient records.
- Ability to communicate verbally with Associates and management and physicians.
- Knowledge of budget and financial management principles and methods.
- Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment.
- Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others' work flow.
Supervision Provided by this Position
- Supervises Respiratory staff within the department
Physical Demands
- The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
- Must have good balance and coordination.
- The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently.
- The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
- Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
- Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
- Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.
Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.
Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.