Respiratory Care Services Manager

Indiana University Health System; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health System seeks a Respiratory Care Services Manager to lead planning, direction, and operation of respiratory services at Fort Wayne Hospital. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, patient satisfaction, and efficient use of staff and resources, with strong collaboration across departments.

The position requires leadership experience and formal respiratory care credentials; it is a fully onsite, Monday–Friday day shift role reporting to the Allied Health Director.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Respiratory Care; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Graduate from a CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program.
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana.
• RRT credential from NBRC.
• Healthcare BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct and operate Respiratory Care Services for quality outcomes.
• Ensure patient outcomes, customer satisfaction and efficient resource use.
• Act as liaison between departments and leadership; promote interdepartmental collaboration.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Clinical leadership

Education

Associates degree in Respiratory Care

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care Program

Indiana RCP license

NBRC RRT certification

Healthcare BLS certification

Job description

Respiratory Care Services Manager

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes.They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Fort Wayne leadership team in the role of Respiratory Care Services Manager.

Assist in the planning, directing and overall operation of quality Respiratory Care Services and to maintain responsibility and accountability. Through direct clinical leadership, ongoing outcome analysis and program development, is responsible for quality patient outcomes, high customer satisfaction, and efficient, productive use of personnel, material and financial resources. Serves as a liaison between various departments and leadership and collaborates to ensure quality process and policies are in place. Responsible for system-wide respiratory service integration and interdisciplinary collaboration within the Indiana University Health System.

This is a fully onsite role Monday-Friday day shift at Fort Wayne Hospital. Candidates should have previous people leadership or project/program management experience.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Allied Health Director

Direct Reports: TBD

Key Relationships: Nursing

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Requires Associates degree in Respiratory Care. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission of Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Requires licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Indiana.
• Requires current RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) from NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires Healthcare BLS certification
• Requires 5 - 7 years clinical experience

Indiana University Health isunlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana oneof the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 16 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.