Respiratory Therapy Supervisor - Nights
Company: UHealthSolutions, Inc.
Location: Butner
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description RESPIRATORY THERAPIST SUPERVISOR
- Nights Federal Medical Center – Butner, NC UHealthSolutions, Inc.
is seeking to hire a Respiratory Therapist Supervisor to work
within The Federal Medical Center in Butner, NC. FMC Butner is a
United States federal prison in North Carolina for male inmates of
all security levels who have special health needs. It is part of
the Butner Federal Correctional Complex and is operated by the
Federal Bureau of Prisons, a division of the United States
Department of Justice. It is located near the Research Triangle
area of Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Job Summary: Supervise,
perform, evaluate and coordinate diagnostic and therapeutic
clinical procedures as defined in the Respiratory Care Services
Procedures Manual, performing work in accordance with physician
orders in BOP patient populations in intermediate, intensive and
emergency care areas. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform all
duties and responsibilities of the Respiratory Care Practitioner
Develop clinical care protocols. Evaluate patient care plans Assure
respiratory care staff competency and safety. Appraise performance
of all staff members. Develop performance plans and professional
goals Implement any necessary corrective actions Monitor adherence
to policy, procedures and practice guidelines Coordinate the
evaluation of products/equipment. Coordinate and monitor
departmental improvement projects. Provide input into departmental
equipment selection and function. Assure safe and appropriate
working environment. Assure appropriate supply inventory. Provide
input into applicant hiring and termination decisions. Monitor and
report all patient care, safety, medication, technical and employee
incidents. Assess human resource requirements daily. Assure
appropriate staff and skill level Assess human resource
requirements daily Assume on-call responsibilities as needed
Provides timely communication on pertinent information to
management. Additional Duties and Responsibilities: Demonstrates an
“it’s my job attitude” by doing appropriate tasks that are not
assigned and performing other duties as assigned. Works effectively
and cooperatively in groups/teams. Takes appropriate actions to
meet the needs and expectations of the customer. Interacts with
employees, patients, physicians, and anyone else while at work in a
professional manner. Serves as a positive example by speaking
positively about other employees, departments, physicians and the
federal medical center. Follows department and hospital policies
and procedures. Follows appropriate infection control practices.
Assists with training of employees as needed. Professional
Requirements: Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements. Wears identification
while on duty. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures.
Regulatory Requirements: North Carolina State Licensure Registry
RRT/CRT by the National Association for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Education: High school graduate
(diploma or equivalent) Completion of a 2 year AMA approved
respiratory care program (Associates Degree or the equivalent).
Must maintain North Carolina annual license requirements for CEUs.
Three years experience in clinical respiratory therapy, including
one year experience in intensive care respiratory therapy;
supervisory experience preferred. Language Skills: Ability to read
and communicate effectively in English. Fluency in additional
(second) language desirable. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Knowledge necessary to make appropriate clinical decisions and
interaction relative to the specific age of a patient. Skills
validation/certification of competencies for the duties and
responsibilities required for Respiratory Therapist. Maintain North
Carolina License requirements for CEUs. Work involves contact with
patients of all ages, family members, physicians, nursing, and all
other members of the health care team. Work is performed in all
areas of the institution. Work may require lifting or pushing in
excess of 30 pounds. Required to carry emergency airway bag
weighing approximately 20 pounds Work requires walking, running,
climbing and bending. Customer service and communication expertise
COVID-19 Considerations: All employees must show proof of
vaccination or seek exemption or accommodation related to
disability, medical or religious based reason(s) by their 1st day
of employment. Additional Information: Appointment is subject to
satisfactory completion of urinalysis, physical, and background
investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime
Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks. All applicants not
currently working in an institution will be required to complete a
qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes
of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the “Introduction to Correctional
Techniques”, three week training course is required. This position
has been identified as test designated. Incumbents will be subject
to urinalysis testing under the BOP Drug Free Workplace Plan. The
above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
of personnel so classified. UHS reserves the right to modify
position duties at any time, due to business necessity.
UHealthSolutions is an equal opportunity employer and encourages
applications from individuals with varied experiences and
backgrounds. Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm
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