Respiratory Care Manager — Lead a High-Impact RT Team

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange; Western Springs (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Illinois seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist Leader to oversee the Respiratory Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality patient care, supervision of staff, and coordination with hospital teams.

Requires NBRC credentials (RRT), BLS, and 5+ years in respiratory care with at least 2+ years in leadership. Bachelor's degree is preferred; salary is competitive with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree is required.
• Bachelor's degree is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of Respiratory Care experience is required.
• 2+ years of Respiratory Care leadership experience is required.
• State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required.
• NBRC credentials must be maintained.
• NBRC credentialing standards apply countrywide.

Responsibilities

• Assists in quality assurance within the department and hospital.
• Administers respiratory therapies and medications via inhalation.
• Performs ventilatory support and alerts for respiratory events.
• Maintains and calibrates equipment; ensures sterilization and testing.
• Supervises and evaluates Respiratory Therapy staff; handles hiring and training.
• Documents procedures in EMR; manages daily workflow and billing.

Skills

English communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Associate's

Bachelor's

Job description

UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Illinois seeks an experienced Respiratory Therapist Leader to oversee the Respiratory Therapy Department, ensuring high-quality patient care, supervision of staff, and coordination with hospital teams.

Requires NBRC credentials (RRT), BLS, and 5+ years in respiratory care with at least 2+ years in leadership. Bachelor's degree is preferred; salary is competitive with a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional development.