Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Overview

The Respiratory Therapy Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the Cardiopulmonary Services department, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings. This role oversees staffing, clinical workflows, and adherence to evidence-based respiratory practices to support high-quality patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and diagnostic teams, the Respiratory Therapy Manager strengthens interdisciplinary communication, coordinates patient care, and maintains readiness for emergent respiratory needs.

The position also guides quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and resource management within a supportive, team-oriented department focused on delivering consistent, high standards of care.

• Coordinate day to day respiratory therapy operations, ensuring safe, timely, and clinically appropriate care for patients with cardiopulmonary needs.
• Supervise and support respiratory therapists through scheduling, coaching, competency oversight, and performance feedback.
• Develop, review, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and clinical standards in alignment with regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Monitor quality metrics, evaluate departmental performance, and lead improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other departments to support integrated patient care and effective communication.
• Manage equipment needs, supply utilization, and other operational resources to ensure continuous service availability.