Assistant Manager Respiratory Therapy

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager at Ohio State University Medical Center oversees the daily operations and supervision of Respiratory Therapists across multiple hospitals. You will assign staff on shifts, develop schedules and ensure compliant, high‑quality patient care.

Responsibilities include coordinating with providers and nurses, maintaining regulatory documentation, and supporting clinical operations to meet patient care demands while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Background check required.
• Third shift availability.
• Experience in respiratory care operations advisable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Respiratory Therapists.
• Assign staff on shifts and develop schedules.
• Coordinate with providers, nurses and clinical staff.

Skills

Staff supervision

Scheduling

Staff coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Scope of Position

The Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager oversees the daily operations and management of the Respiratory Therapists. The assistant manager will assure day-to-day staff supervision in multiple hospitals, assigning staff on shifts, developing schedules, clinical operations with regards to escalated patient and provider concerns and quality of services. This position is responsible for ensuring timely processing of documents needed for compliance of regulatory requirements, optimizing resources, following policy and procedures and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels. This position requires the ability to provide and support all respiratory care which includes treatments, oxygen and humidity therapy, mechanical ventilation and whole blood analysis with operational methods. This position also requires the assistant manager to be available and responsive to different hospitals on a regular basis.

Position Summary

The Respiratory Assistant Manager has primary responsibility for the daily management of all therapists, scheduling, and meeting patient care demands. This includes management of staff in patient care operations needed to assure compliance with quality standards, equipment and regulations established by the Medical Center. Customer satisfaction includes maintaining excellent customer satisfaction levels. The assistant manager will also assist in the development of job descriptions, postings, and hiring, as well as oversee the orientation and on-boarding of new staff while assuring compliance with departmental policies and operations. As part of the respiratory team, interacts with providers, nurses and clinical staff to facilitate efficient communication and process coordination.

Additional Information

Location: University Hospital (0870)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Third Shift

Eligibility & Compliance

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you - and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Equal Opportunity

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Company Culture

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence - and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.