Respiratory Services Manager

Shriners Children's; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children’s Chicago is seeking a Respiratory Services Manager to lead pediatric respiratory care, drive clinical excellence, and improve operational efficiency in a complex hospital setting.

The role requires 3+ years in pediatric critical care, NBRC certification, and current RT licensure, with BLS and PALS preferred. You will mentor staff, manage staffing, monitor quality indicators, and coordinate with the Director and other leaders.

Qualifications

• 3 years Pediatric Critical Care experience.
• Knowledge of Respiratory Care Practice Guidelines.
• National Board for Respiratory Care certification (NBRC).
• Current RT license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Interviews, hires, and recommends termination of employees in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and in consultation with the Director.
• Communicates job duties to staff in a clear, understandable, and concise manner; plans, directs, and supervises work of assigned staff utilizing positive communications and effective problem solving skills.
• Evaluates department staffing/scheduling requirements, taking into account requests for holiday/vacation time; recommends appropriate use of per diem staff.
• Communicates in an appropriate and timely manner with Director; seeks input, provides accurate information and makes recommendations for policy and/or practice change.
• Monitors appropriate quality indicators; identifies real problems and issues.
• Keeps informed of recent developments and trends in the field.
• Ensures patient care equipment is not responsible for any hazard or injury to a patient or staff through ongoing preventative maintenance as outlined by policies and procedures.

Skills

Pediatric Critical Care

Knowledge of Respiratory Care Practice

NBRC Certification

Basic Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Education

Associate Respiratory Therapy

Certificate Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Company OverviewShriners Children’s is an organization that respects, supports, and values each other. Named as the 2025 best mid-sized employer by Forbes, we are engaged in providing excellence in patient care, embracing multi-disciplinary education, and research with global impact. We foster a learning environment that values evidenced based practice, experience, innovation, and critical thinking. Our compassion, integrity, accountability, and resilience define us as leaders in pediatric specialty care for our children and their families.With 20+ hospitals, outpatient clinics, ambulatory care centers and outreach locations across the globe, we provide excellent care to children up to age 18 regardless of their family’s ability to pay or insurance status. Please click here to learn more about our locations.Job DescriptionThe Respiratory Services Manager at Shriners Children's Chicago provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all respiratory care services, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care for pediatric patients with complex respiratory needs. This role focuses on clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and staff development within a specialized pediatric hospital setting.Key ResponsibilitiesInterviews, hires, and recommends termination of employees in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures and in consultation with the DirectorCommunicates job duties to staff in a clear, understandable, and concise manner; plans, directs, and supervises work of assigned staff utilizing positive communications and effective problem solving skillsEvaluates department staffing/scheduling requirements, taking into account requests for holiday/vacation time; recommends appropriate use of per diem staffCommunicates in an appropriate and timely manner with Director; seeks input, provides accurate information and makes recommendations for policy and/or practice changeMonitors appropriate quality indicators; identifies real problems and issuesKeeps informed of recent developments and trends in the fieldEnsures patient care equipment is not responsible for any hazard or injury to a patient or staff through ongoing preventative maintenance as outlined by policies and proceduresRequired Qualifications3 years Pediatric Critical CareKnowledge of Respiratory Care Practice GuidelinesNational Board for Respiratory CareRT License in state of practiceBasic Life Support (BLS)Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)Preferred QualificationsAssociate Respiratory TherapyCertificate Respiratory TherapyCompensation is determined based on years of relevant experience and departmental equity.