ASSOCIATE RESPIRATORY MANAGER - NIGHTS

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

Job summary

AARC in Dayton, OH seeks an Associate Respiratory Care Manager – Nights to provide overnight leadership of respiratory care services across assigned care areas, supervise staff, coach teams, and drive performance.

This role partners with Respiratory, physicians, and nursing to ensure safe, high‑quality patient care at night, while supporting budgets and cost‑effective operations. A bachelor’s degree in healthcare leadership is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of job-related experience.
• Prior job title: Registered Respiratory Therapist.
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care expertise or similar functions.
• Previous supervisory experience is recommended.
• Participation/leadership in performance improvement initiatives and new equipment implementation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight respiratory care operations across assigned areas.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of staff during night shifts.
• Support budget discussions and cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and other stakeholders to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Bachelor's in Respiratory Care or Health Care Administration or Organizational Improvement

Job description

The Associate Respiratory Care Manager – Nights 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 during night shift and serves as the primary leadership presence during nights.

The Associate Manager supports departmental goals, policies, and initiatives established by Respiratory Care leadership and ensures safe, high-quality, and consistent patient care during nights. This position reports directly to the designated Respiratory Care Manager and works in close partnership with Respiratory, physicians, nursing, and other stakeholders.

Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable): Associate Respiratory Manager provides input and recommendation into department budget to support delivery of cost effective care. Communicates rationale for financial decisions and supports ideas for cost effective operations. Manages systems to ensure effective utilization of staff and resources. Promotes services.

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
• Additional requirements:
  • Type of degree: Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Area of study or major: Healthcare administration or other leadership field or a preferred 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 – optional
• Non-violent crisis prevention within 6 months of hire.

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.
• Preferred experience: Previous supervisory experience is recommended
• Other experience requirements: Demonstrated participation or leadership in performance improvement initiatives. Participation and/or leadership in new equipment implementation. Participation in Interdisciplinary care activities.