Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager — Day Shift Leader

Medical University of South Carolina; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager to lead the Respiratory Therapy team. You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, participate in emergency response, and support policy development while maintaining high-quality patient care.

This role requires at least three years in respiratory care with leadership experience, a Bachelor’s or AAS in Respiratory Care, and NBRC RRT certification with SC license.

Qualifications

• Three years of work experience in acute care respiratory care.
• Leadership experience as a shift, team, educator or departmental leader.
• Strong time management, project management, technical, critical thinking, and clinical skills; regulatory knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and manage operations with limited supervision.
• Coordinate emergency response, on-call duties, and staffing.
• Assist with orientation, scheduling, performance feedback, and disciplinary process.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality respiratory care and oversee care.
• Provide leadership presence and cover holidays and weekends as scheduled.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Problem solving

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

AAS in Respiratory Care

Certification in a specialty area

Job description

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Respiratory Therapy Assistant Manager to lead the Respiratory Therapy team. You will supervise staff, coordinate operations, participate in emergency response, and support policy development while maintaining high-quality patient care.

This role requires at least three years in respiratory care with leadership experience, a Bachelor’s or AAS in Respiratory Care, and NBRC RRT certification with SC license.