Lead Respiratory Therapist

This Respiratory Therapist Lead - Nights position is with Phoenix Children's in Phoenix, AZ. Posting Note: Phoenix Children's is seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join our Respiratory Therapy team as a Respiratory Therapist Lead on Night Shift at our Thomas Campus. This 0.9 FTE leadership opportunity is ideal for a clinically strong RT who enjoys remaining connected to bedside care while expanding their impact through team leadership, staffing coordination, clinical decision-making, and operational support. The RT Lead serves as a key resource for the night shift team by leading huddles, supporting bedside RTs during complex and high-acuity situations, troubleshooting clinical and equipment needs, assisting with staffing decisions, and providing leadership support when department leaders are not immediately available. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of acute and critical care Respiratory Therapy experience along with demonstrated leadership experience through a Lead role, committee involvement, precepting, or other leadership responsibilities. Pediatric experience is highly preferred. Candidates must hold a current RRT credential through the NBRC, Respiratory Care Practitioner license, and BLS certification. PALS is also required or must be obtained within nine months of hire. If you are an experienced Respiratory Therapist who is a confident decision-maker, enjoys mentoring and supporting others, and is ready to grow your leadership experience while continuing to make an impact at the bedside, we encourage you to apply. This position provides general oversight for Respiratory Care services to ensure daily clinical operations achieve and comply with established hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and all applicable regulations and standards. Plans and coordinates staffing resources in accordance with productivity standards. This position also assumes a team leader role for all Respiratory Care clinical areas including the McDowell campus and maintains all skills and knowledge sufficient to provide safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate care to all ages of patients and in all clinical areas.