Manager Respiratory Care; 1.0FTE, Day Shift

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision insurance

PTO & parental leave

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Pet insurance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Manager of Respiratory Care in Madison, WI. The role leads the department’s daily operations, oversees staff, and drives quality patient care while managing budgetary performance.

Collaboration with Medical Directors and administration ensures service excellence aligned with UnityPoint Health’s mission. The position requires clinical leadership experience, licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC RRT, and relevant certifications (BLS, ACLS; PALS/NRP for

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a respiratory care department.
• NBRC RRT certification with active state licensure.
• ACLS certification; BLS; PALS/NRP if pediatric specialization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Respiratory Therapy Department and staff.
• Ensure patient care quality, regulatory compliance, and budgetary performance.
• Partner with Medical Directors, clinical staff, and administration to promote service excellence and team development.
• Lead strategic and operational initiatives in line with UnityPoint Health’s mission and values.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Performance management

Budgeting

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Healthcare or related field

Graduated from accredited program for certification eligibility

Job description

16656BR

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, no weekends and no holidays

Compensation: Based on experience.

Hours Per Week: 40

Weekends: No

Benefit Eligible

Shift: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, no weekends and no holidays

The Manager Respiratory Care is responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the Respiratory Therapy Department and related services. This includes oversight of daily operations, staff management, patient care quality, budgetary performance, and regulatory compliance. The Manager ensures delivery of high-quality, evidence-based, and cost-effective care across all age populations. As a member of the interdisciplinary leadership team, the Manager partners with Medical Directors, clinical staff, and administration to promote service excellence, team development, and alignment with UnityPoint Health’s mission, vision, and values.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Education

• Graduate of accredited program for certification eligibility
• ​Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or related field

License/Certification

• Must have current licensure in good standing to practice as a RespiratoryCare Practitioner in State(s) of Practice.
• RRT Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Mandatory Reporter
• BLS Basic Life Support (BLS)
• ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• PALS/NRP If specializing in pediatric/neonatal critical care medicine must have PALS or NRP Certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2–3 years of clinical experience and 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role

Other

• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in performance management, budgeting, and project management.

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