Manager - Respiratory Therapy

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 105,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MaineHealth seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist to join the leadership team as Manager - Respiratory Therapy at MaineMedical Center. The role oversees the evening shift, reports to the Director of Respiratory Therapy, and combines operational, clinical, and people leadership.

The manager will develop staff, monitor quality and patient safety, and drive performance improvements across the department while collaborating with nursing and medical staff to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• AS degree in Respiratory care is required.
• State licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner in Maine required.
• RBCR credential: Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC).
• BLS and NRP credentials required; PALS/ACLS preferred.
• Four years of clinical respiratory therapy experience.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities for staff development.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing, resources, workflow, and operations per dept guidelines.
• Complete charge review and address identified concerns.
• Lead clinical audits for quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide clinical instruction, education, and competency support.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and ongoing staff development.
• Coach and address performance concerns with appropriate follow-up.
• Collaborate with nursing and other leaders on patient-care issues.
• Partner with Director on initiatives and quality improvement.
• Participate in leadership meetings and departmental planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Coaching

Performance management

Collaboration

Education

AS degree in Respiratory care

State license as Respiratory Care Practitioner (Maine)

Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC)

BLS & NRP credentials

PALS & ACLS preferred

Job description

Description

Maine Medical Center

Management/Leadership
Req #: 89949

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Respiratory Therapist to join our leadership team as a Manager - Respiratory Therapy. This is a managerial position with direct reports, reporting to the Director of Respiratory Therapy, and provides operational, clinical, and people leadership for the evening shift, with hours extending until approximately midnight.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Respiratory Therapist to make a meaningful impact on staff development, clinical excellence, patient safety, and department operations while working alongside an exceptional team of highly skilled Respiratory Therapists.

We are looking for an individual that is:

• A strong communicator that builds strong working relationships
• Enjoys working with people, developing others, and building a culture of High Reliability, accountability, collaboration, and professional growth
• A skilled RT that is energized by the opportunity to lead and support staff providing care to patients from the neonatal population and across the life span.
• Is approachable while maintaining clear expectations and accountability.
• Enjoys coaching, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Is comfortable providing feedback, addressing difficult conversations, and managing performance concerns.
• Can balance people leadership, operational management, and clinical responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage staffing, resource allocation, workflow, and operational concerns within established departmental and organizational guidelines.
• Complete charge review and reconciliation and address identified concerns.
• Conduct and follow up on clinical audits related to quality, patient safety, clinical practice, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide clinical instruction, education, and competency support as needed.
• Support onboarding, orientation, retention, and ongoing development of Respiratory Therapists.
• Address employee performance and practice concerns through appropriate coaching, documentation, and follow-up.
• Collaborate with nursing, providers, and other leaders to address clinical, operational, and patient-care concerns.
• Partner with the Director of Respiratory Therapy on departmental initiatives, quality improvement, staff development, and implementation of organizational priorities.
• Participate in leadership meetings, departmental planning, and other managerial responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical practice, operational processes, staff engagement, and patient care.
• Help develop future leaders within the Respiratory Therapy department.

Summary: The Respiratory Manager is a Registered Respiratory Therapist who directs and coordinates the daily operation and functions of the Respiratory Therapy Department within the hospital. Works closely with staff personnel in the department as well as those in other disciplines. Ensures that policies, procedures, goals and objectives of the Respiratory Therapy Department are planned, organized and implemented in a manner consistent with the mission of Southern Maine Health Care. Under the leadership of the Nursing Director, the manager will plan, organize, direct, coordinate, evaluate and control all resources (personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities and budget) toward the attainment of departmental and hospital goals and objectives. This role will consist of a combination of management and clinically oriented activities as appropriate to departmental needs.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: A.S degree in Respiratory care required.
2. License/Certifications: Licensed by the State of Maine as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and credentials from the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist. Holds and maintains credentials in BLS and NRP. PALS and ACLS are preferred.
3. Experience: Four years' clinical experience in respiratory therapy.
4. Holds and maintains credentials in BLS and NRP. PALS and ACLS are preferred
5. Requires a thorough knowledge of cardiopulmonary pathology, diagnostic techniques, treatment methods and equipment selection and maintenance for all aspects of the performance of respiratory care procedures therapy.
6. Must be proficient in the formation, assessment and implementation of a respiratory care plan in treatment, care and monitoring of patients.
7. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing .Must be able to work closely with other managerial personnel and staff personnel in a consistently appropriate and professional manner.
8. Requires interpersonal skills necessary to provide direct supervision to personnel working in various areas of the hospital. Must be able to instruct personnel in new methods of respiratory care in clinical environments.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources-so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $104,956.80to $141,980.80per year.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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