Manager, Respiratory Therapy

Overview

Trinity Health Hospital Campus & Medical District - Minot, ND 58701

Salary Range: $44.30 - $68.67 Hourly
Position Type:
Full Time

Job Shift:
Days
Category:
Leadership Roles

The Respiratory Therapy Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for the Cardiopulmonary Services department, ensuring the safe and effective delivery of respiratory care across inpatient and emergency settings. This role oversees staffing, clinical workflows, and adherence to evidence-based respiratory practices to support high-quality patient outcomes. Working collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, and diagnostic teams, the Respiratory Therapy Manager strengthens interdisciplinary communication, coordinates patient care, and maintains readiness for emergent respiratory needs.

The position also guides quality improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, and resource management within a supportive, team-oriented department focused on delivering consistent, high standards of care.

• Coordinate day to day respiratory therapy operations, ensuring safe, timely, and clinically appropriate care for patients with cardiopulmonary needs.
• Supervise and support respiratory therapists through scheduling, coaching, competency oversight, and performance feedback.
• Develop, review, and implement departmental policies, procedures, and clinical standards in alignment with regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Monitor quality metrics, evaluate departmental performance, and lead improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff, and other departments to support integrated patient care and effective communication.
• Manage equipment needs, supply utilization, and other operational resources to ensure continuous service availability.

Licenses and Certifications

Required:

• Must bea Respiratory Therapist by NBRC and licensed in ND.
• Basic Life Support (CPR) is required within 30 days of hire.

Educational Requirements:

• Official diploma or transcript from the school/university where the Degree was received.

Experience Requirements:

• Sufficient previous experience as a respiratory therapist with supervisory experience preferred.

Special Skills or Training Requirements:

• None

Physical Requirements:

The Respiratory Therapy Manager is frequently required to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas to oversee clinical activities and assist staff. The role may involve helping with patient positioning, transporting respiratory equipment, and handling oxygen cylinders or devices, requiring moderate physical exertion. Adequate vision, hearing, and manual dexterity are essential for assessing patient conditions, reviewing documentation, and responding to urgent respiratory situations.

Environmental Requirements:

Work occurs in a fast paced clinical environment, including inpatient units, emergency areas, and diagnostic spaces, with potential exposure to patients with respiratory illnesses, bodily fluids, and aerosol generating procedures. The role may encounter varying noise levels, cleaning agents, and frequent interruptions. Strict adherence to infection prevention practices, PPE requirements, and respiratory safety protocols is required to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.