Manager of Respiratory Care

Owensboro Health•Leitchfield, KY

About The Position

Manages the daily operations of Respiratory Care and Sleep Lab and assists with developing specific departmental goals, standards, and objectives which directly support the strategic plan and vision of the organization. As a Manager at Owensboro Health, you lead daily operations and team performance within your assigned unit or department. You champion our Safety Culture and foster continuous improvement and Target Zero performance. You are responsible for implementing policies, managing workflows, and supporting staff development. You play a critical role in advancing patient safety, reducing harm, achieving departmental goals and promoting a just culture through hands-on leadership and proactive problem-solving.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience required
Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor's degree or higher in related field as determined by the organization required upon hire
RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) OR CRT - Certified Respiratory Therapist with the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) required upon hire
RCP - Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in the state of Kentucky required upon hire
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
Decisive decision making
Change management
Effective communication skills
Problem solving
Leadership and delegation
Budget management

Responsibilities

Recruits, interviews, hires, and evaluates staff.
Prepares department budget and ensures that department operates within allocated funds.
Manages staff relations including performance management, staff satisfaction, and conflict management.
Monitors regulatory compliance, department contracts, and vendor relations.
Determines and justifies needs for systems, equipment, and supply purchases; monitors usage and oversees proper working order and/or stock supplies.
Assesses the quality of patient care delivered and coordinates patient care services with patients, staff, physicians, and other departments.
May provide patient care and services when necessary to include sleep lab practices.
Educates the patient and family about the illness and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
Performs and oversees scheduling and payroll.
Performance Management - Accountable for the performance and results of the team applying knowledge of key business drivers and the factors that maximize departmental performance.
Team Building and Development – Builds and fosters a positive team culture, identifying individual strengths and providing opportunities for growth. Develops departmental plans, to address department and organizational priorities.
Resource Management – Effectively allocates resources, manages budgets, and optimizes team productivity.
Decision Making - Identifies and solves complex, operational and organizational problems leveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.
Communication – Clearly communicates goals, expectations, and updates the team using active listening and promoting open communication channels.
Conflict Resolution - Identifies and addresses conflicts within the team, facilitating constructive dialogue, and finding solutions to disagreements.
Change Management - Leads and adapts to organizational changes, communicating effectively during transitions, and engages the team in the process.
Leadership Development – Actively engages in the Leadership Development Program by enrolling in the program within the first 6 months of employment and completing the program within the first 2 years of employment.
Workforce Safety Statement - Prioritizes the physical and psychological safety of the workforce as a foundational element of high-reliability care. Ensure goals are established with effective monitoring and reporting to improve workforce safety and wellbeing. Promotes safe staffing, supports resilience, and ensures that every team member has the tools, training, and environment needed to perform at their best.