Manager Respiratory Therapy

Akron Children's; Boardman Township (OH); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Akron Children's seeks a Respiratory Care Manager to oversee patient care delivery on assigned units on a 24-hour basis. The role directs development and evaluation of respiratory care staff and collaborates with support services to maintain unit operations.

The position emphasizes neonatal/pediatrics experience, staff supervision, and budget adherence, with duties including committee participation and evidence-based practice advancement.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care; Master’s degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; Ohio RCP license; BLS required; PALS/NRP/ACLS within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a key member of management and provides direction to staff.
• Supervises employees, coaches, trains and manages performance.
• Manages department budget to control expenditures.
• Plans and evaluates delivery of patient care on assigned units.
• Directs development and evaluation of respiratory care personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff development

Interdepartmental collaboration

Neonatal/pediatrics experience

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Electronic health record software

Job description

Full-Time, 40 Hours/Week

Day Shift

Onsite

Will cover MV Beeghly Campus, St. Es NICU, Summa NICU, and Aultman NICU

Summary:

The Respiratory Care Manager assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of patient care on assigned units on 24 hours basis and provides direction to development and evaluation of assigned respiratory care personnel.

Responsibilities:

• 1. Adds value as a key member of management; understands the business, financials, industry, customers and strategy.
• 2. Supervises employees, provides direction, coaches, trains and develops, and manages performance to meet company goals and expectations.
• 3. Prepares, manages, and adheres to department budget to maintain expenditure controls.
• 4. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates delivery of patient care on assigned units on 24 hour basis.
• 5. Provides direction to development and evaluation of assigned respiratory care personnel.
• 6. Maintains operational aspects of the patient care unit in collaboration with support services.
• 7. Contributes to respiratory care and the Hospital through support of philosophy and objectives, educational efforts, and research and evidence-based practice efforts
• 8. Participates in committees, task forces, meetings and activities to assist in the development of staff, promote self-professional development and enhance the practice of respiratory care.
• 9. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the physical, psychological, social, educational, and safety needs of the patients served regardless of age.
• 10. Other duties as required.

Other information:

Technical Expertise

• 1. Experience in neonatal/pediatrics is required;
• 2. Experience working with all levels within an organization is required.
• 3. Experience in healthcare is preferred.
• 4. Proficiency in MS Office [Outlook, Excel, Word] or similar software is required. Electronic health record software used for inpatient care is required.

Education and Experience

• 1. Education: Graduate from an accredited school of respiratory care is required. Master's degree is required.
• 2. Certification: Registered Respiratory Therapist credential; Valid Ohio License as a Respiratory Care Professional (RCP) is required; Current Health Care Provider BLS is required; PALS, NRP and ACLS training is required within one year of hire.
• 3. Years of relevant experience: 5 to 7 years is preferred.
• 4. Years of experience supervising: 3 to 5 years is preferred.

Full Time

FTE: 1.000000

Status: Onsite