Manager-Respiratory Therapy

Mercy; Mountain View (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy seeks a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead the clinical and operational aspects of respiratory care services. The role oversees respiratory therapists, coordinates staffing and workflow, and collaborates with physicians and nursing leadership to optimize treatment plans and protocols.

The manager will drive quality improvement, staff development, and ensure regulatory compliance while supporting respiratory technology and equipment in Mercy’s compassionate, patient-centered mission.

Qualifications

• Leads clinical and operational respiratory care services.

Responsibilities

• Quality improvement initiatives within respiratory care.
• Staff development and performance evaluations for respiratory therapists.
• Regulatory compliance and patient safety oversight in respiratory care.
• Collaboration with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams.

Job description

Mercy seeks a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead clinical and operational aspects of respiratory care services. This role oversees respiratory therapists, ensures high-quality, evidence-based patient care, and coordinates staffing, scheduling, and workflow across units. The manager will collaborate with physicians, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans, implement protocols, and support respiratory technology and equipment. Responsibilities include quality improvement, staff development, performance evaluations, regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture aligned with Mercy’s compassionate, patient-centered mission.