ASSOCIATE MGR-RESPIRATORY NICU-MVH

System Support; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support is seeking an Associate Respiratory Care Manager to lead the overnight operation of Respiratory Care services across assigned areas. You will supervise staff, coach performance, and partner with physicians, nursing, and leaders to meet clinical and financial goals.

You will ensure safe, high-quality patient care, drive staff development, and implement performance improvements. Must hold Ohio Respiratory Care license, NBRC RRT, and BLS/ACLS/PALS; neonatal experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum education and licensure requirements.
• Experience in hospital Respiratory Care leadership.
• Ability to oversee overnight operations and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight respiratory care operations across assigned areas.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate respiratory staff performance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and leadership to meet goals.
• Ensure safe, high-quality patient care and fiscal accountability.
• Staff development and involvement in equipment implementation and PI initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Performance improvement

Critical care

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Healthcare administration

Respiratory Care

Job description

The Associate Respiratory Care Manager is a formal leadership role responsible for the overnight operational oversight of Respiratory Care services across assigned care areas. This role provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of respiratory staff and serves as the primary leadership presence. The Associate Manager supports departmental goals, policies, and initiatives established by Respiratory Care leadership and ensures safe, high-quality, and consistent patient care. This position reports directly to the designated Respiratory Care Manager and works in close partnership with Respiratory, physicians, nursing, and other stakeholders. He/she assures operational and fiscal accountabilities are met. Staff development is a key responsibility.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements

• Type of degree: Bachelor’s degree
• Area of study or major: Healthcare administration or other leadership field or a Bachelors in Respiratory Care
• Preferred educational qualifications: Bachelors in Respiratory Care or Health Care Administration or Organizational Improvement
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC.
• Current BLS CPR certification
• ACLS certification
• PALS certification
• AARC member – recommended
• ACCS credential – optional
• NRP – preferred
• Non-violent crisis prevention within 6 months of hire.
• Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Certification - preferred

Experience

Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: Registered Respiratory Therapist

Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care expertise in all areas or with all similar functions as defined by the area [Ventilator Management, intubations, proning, etc.]

Preferred experience: Previous supervisory experience is recommended; RRT in a neonatal critical care Level III NICU; neonatal intubation,

Other experience requirements: Demonstrated participation or leadership in performance improvement initiatives. Participation and/or leadership in new equipment implementation. Participation in Interdisciplinary care activities.