Respiratory Care Manager RT Programs

This position provides administrative operational and clinical leadership for Respiratory Therapy

Diagnostics Respiratory Therapy Education Respiratory Therapy Discharge Planning and Respiratory

Therapy Coordinator services within Respiratory Care. The Manager is accountable for planning organizing directing and evaluating the activities personnel and outcomes of assigned programs to ensure the delivery of high-quality safe effective and patient-centered services. Responsibilities include staff leadership workforce planning program development quality improvement regulatory compliance resource stewardship and implementation of departmental and organizational priorities

The Manager serves as a collaborative member of the Respiratory Care leadership team and works closely with physicians nurses case management hospital operations and other interprofessional partners to support seamless care delivery across the continuum of care. The position fosters a culture of accountability service excellence innovation diversity equity inclusion and continuous improvement while promoting employee engagement professional development and evidence-based practice.

The Manager is responsible for monitoring operational quality patient experience workforce and financial performance indicators; identifying opportunities for improvement; and implementing sustainable solutions that align with departmental hospital and health system goals. The position provides leadership for respiratory care diagnostics services staff education and competency programs discharge planning initiatives and care coordination activities ensuring these programs meet the evolving needs of patients providers and the organization.

Work units include South Waterfront adult ICUs Emergency Department pediatric & adult acute/intermediate care wards and Diagnostics. Respiratory Therapists at OHSU provide bedside respiratory care modalities in accordance with hospital and departmental guidelines as ordered by healthcare providers.

Leadership & Staff Management

• Provides operational leadership for the Respiratory Therapy Diagnostics Respiratory Therapy Education Respiratory Therapy Discharge Planning and Respiratory Therapy Coordinator programs.
• Supervises assigned staff including coaching mentoring performance management and corrective action.
• Manages recruitment and onboarding of clinical staff.
• Supports employee engagement retention succession planning and professional development initiatives.
• Participates as an active member of the Respiratory Care leadership team and collaborates with leaders across Respiratory Care Services to support departmental goals and operational priorities.
• Collaborates with physicians nursing leaders case management and interprofessional partners to advance patient care and operational excellence.
• Ensures staffing resources are aligned with operational requirements and monitors productivity and workforce effectiveness.
• Promotes a culture of safety accountability inclusion collaboration and continuous improvement.

Program Operations and Clinical Services

• Provides oversight for the daily operations of the Respiratory TherapyDiagnostics Education Discharge Planning and Coordinatorprograms.
• Develops implements and evaluates workflows and operationalprocesses to support high-quality patient care and service excellence.
• Collaborates with clinical and operational partners to ensure efficientpatient throughput and care coordination.
• Monitors program performance and operational metrics andimplement corrective actions as necessary.
• Leads operational implementation of departmental initiatives andorganizational priorities.
• Assures assigned services remain responsive to organizational needs and regulatory requirements.

Quality Regulatory and Compliance Management

• Participates in the development and achievement of departmental quality and safety goals.
• Leads and supports continuous quality improvement initiatives within assigned program areas.
• Ensures compliance with applicable accreditation standards professional practice standards state and federal regulations and organizational policies.
• Monitors program outcomes and utilize data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Investigates operational patient and staff concerns and implements process improvements to prevent recurrence.
• Maintains readiness for regulatory surveys and accreditation reviews.

Education and Professional Development

• Provides leadership and oversight for respiratory care education programs competencies onboarding and continuing education activities.

• Collaborates with educators coordinators medical staff and interprofessional partners to support evidence-based practice.

• Supports development and maintenance of department competencieseducational resources and professional development pathways.
• Promotes clinical excellence through staff development certificationattainment and advancement opportunities.
• Maintains awareness of emerging respiratory care practices andintegrates evidence-based approaches into program operations.

Financial and Resource Management

• Monitors expenditures and resource utilization for assigned programs.
• Assists with budget development forecasting and operationalplanning.
• Evaluates staffing equipment and supply needs to ensure effectiveand efficient operations.
• Participates in business planning equipment evaluation andimplementation activities.
• Recommends resource allocation and operational improvements toenhance quality and cost effectiveness.

• Associates degree from a respiratory therapy program accredited or supported by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) AND
• Bachelors degree in Respiratory Care Healthcare Administration Business Administration or related field completed or actively in progress within one year of hire
• Valid Oregon Respiratory Therapist License Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential issued by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• 2 years progressive leadership and/or management experience in respiratory care

• Masters degree in respiratory care Healthcare Administration Business Administration or related field.
• 5 years progressive leadership in a complex care setting.
• Knowledge of adult learning theories.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build teams and integrate existing teams.
• Database queries and reporting data analysis Lean methodologies.

Full-time Monday-Friday onsite position with occasional remote work schedule option and call as required.

Occasional travel required. This position works in a busy environment with a lot of interruptions multiple

demands and people interactions that at times may be stressful. This position must deal with situations on a

daily basis with a high degree of intensity. Exposure to human tissue/fluids.