Manager

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey seeks a Respiratory Critical Care Manager to provide leadership, supervision, and coordination of Respiratory Care services across ICU, CCU, CTICU, and the Emergency Department. The role ensures high-quality patient care and compliance with policies while supporting organizational goals.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing daily operations, budgeting, performance management, and quality initiatives, with collaboration with physicians and nursing

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Associate Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of advanced respiratory care experience including adult/neonatal ventilator management.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Respiratory Care staff and ensure adherence to policies and standards.
• Coordinate respiratory care services in ICU, CCU, CTICU, and Emergency Department.
• Manage departmental operations in the absence of the Respiratory Director.
• Monitor staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care demands.
• Lead staff development, performance evaluations, recruiting, and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with budget management and departmental planning.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Coordination

Education

NBRC approved school

RRT credential

NJ license

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Manager

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Respiratory Care

Req #: 0000264556

Status: Salaried

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Respiratory Critical Care Manager

Job Overview

Provides leadership, supervision, and coordination of Respiratory Care services while ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care throughout critical care and emergency service areas. Oversees Respiratory Care staff, ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures, coordinates daily operations, and supports organizational goals. Functions as the department representative in the absence of the primary supervisor and participates in budget monitoring, staff development, performance management, and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an NBRC-approved School of Respiratory Care.
• Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential through the NBRC required.
• Current New Jersey Respiratory Care Practitioner License required.
• Associate Degree required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of advanced respiratory care experience required, including adult/neonatal ventilator management and acute respiratory care.
• Previous experience in shift coordination, staff supervision, and employee instruction required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Successful completion of all organizational orientation programs.

Scheduling Requirements

• Full-Time
• Day Shift with flexibility to support departmental operational needs.
• Requires occasional off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed.

Essential Functions

• Directly supervises Respiratory Care staff and ensures adherence to departmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
• Coordinates respiratory care services in ICU, CCU, CTICU, Emergency Department, and other assigned patient care areas.
• Assumes responsibility for departmental operations and personnel management in the absence of the Respiratory Director.
• Ensures daily patient care demands are met through effective staffing, scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management.
• Provides leadership, mentoring, coaching, counseling, and direction to staff through orientation, direct observation, and performance evaluations.
• Monitors staff competency, performance, and compliance with departmental and hospital standards.
• Participates in recruitment, onboarding, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Supports and enforces hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Monitors departmental expenses and assists with budget management, variance reporting, and operational planning.
• Serves on hospital committees and multidisciplinary teams as delegated by Respiratory Care leadership.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing leaders, and ancillary departments to promote quality patient outcomes and continuity of care.
• Assesses patient care needs utilizing age-specific principles of growth and development to ensure appropriate respiratory care services.
• Maintains clinical expertise and provides support in critical care situations as necessary.
• Promotes quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory readiness, and customer service excellence throughout the department.
• Demonstrates independent decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Leadership & Administrative Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and guidance for all respiratory care personnel.
• Assists with departmental strategic planning and implementation of operational goals.
• Maintains departmental productivity and quality metrics.
• Reviews and updates policies, procedures, and clinical practice standards.
• Acts as a liaison between Respiratory Care, Nursing, Medical Staff, and Hospital Administration.
• Facilitates staff education, competency assessments, and professional development activities.

Working Environment

• Works in critical care, acute care, and emergency department environments with exposure to communicable diseases and other patient care-related hazards.
• Approximately 50% of work time may be spent in an office or administrative setting.
• Must be able to respond effectively to changing priorities, emergency situations, and operational demands.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer