About this role
The Associate Respiratory Care Manager is a formal leadership role responsible for the overnight operational oversight of Respiratory Care services across assigned care areas. This role provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance management of respiratory staff and serves as the primary leadership presence .
The Associate Manager supports departmental goals, policies, and initiatives established by Respiratory Care leadership and ensures safe, high-quality, and consistent patient care. This position reports directly to the designated Respiratory Care Manager and works in close partnership with Respiratory, physicians, nursing, and other stakeholders. He/she assures operational and fiscal accountabilities are met. Staff development is a key responsibility.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional requirements:
- Type of degree : Bachelor’s degree
- Area of study or major : Healthcare administration or other leadership field or a Bachelors in Respiratory Care
- Preferred educational qualifications : Bachelors in Respiratory Care or Health Care Administration or Organizational Improvement
- Position specific testing requiremen t: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
- Valid Ohio Respiratory Care license, Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist credential through the NBRC.
- Current BLS CPR certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- AARC member – recommended
- ACCS credential – optional
- NRP – preferred
- Non-violent crisis prevention within 6 months of hire.
- Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Certification - preferred
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: 3 - 5 years of job related experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Prior specific functional responsibilities: Critical Care expertise in all areas or with all similar functions as defined by the area [Ventilator Management, intubations, proning , etc.]
Preferred experience: Previous supervisory experience is recommended; RRT in a neonatal critical care Level III NICU; neonatal intubation,
Other experience requirements: Demonstrated participation or leadership in performance improvement initiatives. Participation and/or leadership in new equipment implementation. Participation in Interdisciplinary care activities.