Respiratory Care Manager

UW Health • Madison, WI

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead a 24/7 respiratory services operation, driving high-quality, cost-effective care while supporting a highly engaged, collaborative team. In this role, you’ll partner with physicians and clinical leaders to advance programs, improve outcomes, and support continued growth across respiratory services. You’ll lead supervisors and frontline staff, foster a strong team culture, and play a key role in shaping the future of care delivery. This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a top-performing health system, offering a hybrid schedule with flexibility to support off-shift teams and shared on-call coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Required
• 6 years relevant health care experience Required
• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
• Current BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Preferred
• 6 years relevant health care experience in an academic medical center Preferred
• Current ACLS and/or PALS certification Preferred
• National certification in relevant specialty (such as ACCS, NPS and/or RPFT) Preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of respiratory care services, including staffing, quality, and performance management
• Drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational efficiency
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery
• Develop, mentor, and engage a high-performing team while supporting workforce growth and retention
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and resource management

Benefits

• health and dental insurance
• paid time off
• retirement plans
• two-week paid parental leave
• adoption assistance
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being
• Tuition benefits eligibility
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager