MANAGER - RESPIRATORY CARE NICU

Premier Health Partners; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Neonatal ICU Respiratory Care Manager at Premier Health Partners directs respiratory care activities in the NICU and leads program development for the Respiratory Care Department and NICU. The role emphasizes operational accountability, fiscal stewardship, and staff development in a high-acuity Level III NICU.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, Ohio Respiratory Care license with NBRC credential, and 3–5 years of NICU experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
• Ohio Respiratory Care license and NBRC credential.
• 3–5 years of NICU experience in a neonatal setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee respiratory care in the NICU (Level III) and ventilator management.
• Support program development and lead quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure operational and fiscal accountability; staff development and mentoring.

Skills

Neonatal care experience

Leadership

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The Neonatal ICU Respiratory Care Manager is responsible for respiratory care activities within the neonatal intensive care unit. He/she supports the direction and new program development of the Respiratory Care Department and of the NICU unit through participating and leading growth and change. He/she assures operational and fiscal accountabilities are met. Staff development is a key responsibility.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Bachelor's Degree

Additional Requirements

• Type of degree: Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's degree
• Area of study or major: Respiratory Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field.
• Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field. Respiratory Care; Healthcare administration or other applicable field.
• Preferred educational qualifications: Masters

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory credential through the NBRC.
• Current CPR certification - preferred

Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory credential through NBRC.

Current CPR Certification - preferred

NPR Certification - preferred

Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Certification - preferred

Experience

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

3 - 5 years of job related experience

Prior job title or occupational experience: RTT in a neonatal critical care level III NICU

RRT in a neonatal critical care Level III NICU

Prior specific functional responsibilities: Neonatal critical level III NICU responsibilities including ventilator management.

Preferred experience: Neonatal intubation

Other experience requirements:

Demonstrated participation or leadership in quality improvement initiatives. Interdisciplinary care activities.