Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist

Company: Overland Park Regional Medical Center
Location: Overland Park
Posted on: February 8, 2026

Job Description:

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Apply Today! Introduction Do you have the career opportunities as a Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Overland Park Regional Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Benefits Overland Park Regional Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: - Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. - Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. - Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing - 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) - Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock - Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. - Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more - Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts - Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships - Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) - Colleague recognition program - Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) - Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Learn more about Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise! Job Summary and Qualifications Under minimal supervision of the Shift Supervisor of Respiratory Therapy, this positionis responsible forassistingthe Shift Supervisor with all supervisory duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor and Department Director What You Will Do in This Role: - Making shift assignments - Performing performance appraisals - Supervising the work of staff therapists - Orienting new employees - Providing patient care as needed What Qualifications You Will Need: - Associates or Bachelors in Respiratory Therapy from an accredited program - Must hold a current Respiratory Therapist license from Kansas Board for Respiratory Care and NBRC RRT credential - American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certificationrequiredwithin30 daysof hire - American Heart Association or American Red Cross ACLS and NRP within 6 months of hire - A minimum of two years of Respiratory Care experience - One year of recent supervisory experience preferred Overland Park Regional Medical Center is a 340 bed facility offering acute medical services to our patients. We are Johnson County’s only Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Level II Trauma Center. We have an Accredited Stroke and Chest Pain Center. Our hospital is a premier area destination for Women's & Children’s healthcare services. We offer the region’s only Maternal Fetal Health Center to care for critically ill mothers and their babies. Our hospital has an antepartum unit, a labor and delivery unit, and a Level III NICU. We have four emergency rooms, including a dedicated Pediatric emergency room and two freestanding ERs located in Olathe and Shawnee. Each year our colleagues treat over 45,000 patients. Caring for patients is more than a job for us, it's our mission and our calling. OPRMC is part of HCA Midwest Health, Kansas City’s leading healthcare provider in the region. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. {{"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Registered Respiratory Therapist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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