Respiratory Therapy Manager – Clinical Ops & Leadership

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

Referral bonuses

403(b) with employer contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health in Defiance Hospital seeks a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead operations, staffing, and clinical practice in a faith-based health system. The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and continuous improvement across respiratory services.

The position requires a current state respiratory license, NBRC credential, and RRT, with 3+ years in leadership and experience in NICU/ICU or ED settings being highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree related to Respiratory Therapy/Healthcare Admin/Business Admin (preferred).
• Master’s or Doctorate in healthcare fields preferred.
• NBRC credentialed and RRT required; current respiratory care license (state) required.

Responsibilities

• Ensures 24-hour respiratory care coverage and effective staffing.
• Interviews, hires, orients, and coaches staff; manages scheduling and discipline.
• Develops department policies and safety initiatives; drives quality and customer service.
• Leads performance improvement and regulatory compliance efforts for respiratory services.
• Provides clinical leadership and education to staff and students.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Scheduling

Regulatory knowledge

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Doctorate (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EHR

Job description

Mercy Health in Defiance Hospital seeks a Manager of Respiratory Therapy to lead operations, staffing, and clinical practice in a faith-based health system. The role emphasizes leadership, policy development, and continuous improvement across respiratory services.

The position requires a current state respiratory license, NBRC credential, and RRT, with 3+ years in leadership and experience in NICU/ICU or ED settings being highly valued.