Clinical Operations Manager, Respiratory Care & Quality

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking an innovative Clinical Operations Manager to partner with the Director of Respiratory Care and lead a team of skilled respiratory therapists in a busy, acute care setting.

You will drive quality initiatives, oversee budgeting and policy alignment, develop staff, and collaborate with physicians and hospital committees to advance clinical practice and regulatory readiness.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy; NBRC certification; BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certified; and current Georgia licensure as a Respiratory Care Professional.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the respiratory leadership team to drive operational and clinical growth
• Lead departmental quality improvement projects
• Oversee CLIA and CAP compliance for the blood gas laboratory, ensuring regulatory readiness
• Coach, mentor, and develop respiratory therapists while fostering a culture of accountability
• Represent respiratory care on hospital committees and interdisciplinary workgroups
• Assist with departmental budgeting, productivity, and new equipment evaluation
• Review and create hospital policies in accordance with accreditation requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Respiratory Therapy

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

NBRC certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certification

Georgia licensure as Respiratory Care Professional

Job description

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital is seeking an innovative Clinical Operations Manager to partner with the Director of Respiratory Care and lead a team of skilled respiratory therapists in a busy, acute care setting.

You will drive quality initiatives, oversee budgeting and policy alignment, develop staff, and collaborate with physicians and hospital committees to advance clinical practice and regulatory readiness.