Respiratory Therapy Lead

Location: Ellsworth

Respiratory Therapist Lead Ellsworth County Medical Center | Grow With ECMCAre 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  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.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.
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