Respiratory Manager
Saint Mary's Regional Health System | Russellville, AR 72801 | Permanent / Direct Hire
Reports To
Respiratory Director
Location
1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801 — on-site required
Schedule
Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm (plus coverage for open shifts as needed)
Salary Range
Confidential — $86,132 to $116,272 per annum
Signing Bonus
Negotiable
Relocation
Not provided
Visa Support
Not available
Level
Mid-Level Management
About Saint Mary's Regional Health System
Saint Mary's Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. Driven by a profound commitment to making communities healthier®, Saint Mary's offers a collaborative, mission-focused environment where your leadership directly impacts patient care and staff development in Russellville and the surrounding region.
We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Respiratory Care department. This is a mid-level management position with full departmental accountability spanning clinical operations, staff management, financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and patient care quality.
Operations & Department Management
- Manage daily department operations to ensure alignment with organisational and clinical objectives
- Coordinate services across patients, staff, physicians, and other departments to ensure seamless care delivery
- Provide direct patient care when operationally required
Staff Management & Development
- Oversee recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, training, and conflict resolution
- Responsible for hiring, terminating, and administering corrective actions in accordance with policy
- Foster a culture of professional growth and continuous clinical improvement
Financial & Regulatory Oversight
- Monitor departmental budgets, contracts, vendor relations, and procurement
- Manage equipment and supply usage to ensure efficiency, safety, and readiness
- Ensure compliance with all applicable healthcare regulations including HIPAA
Stakeholder Relations & Confidentiality
- Maintain sensitive patient and organisational information securely and in compliance with policy
- Foster collaborative relationships with internal staff, external clients, and vendors
Must-Have ★
- ★ Bachelor's degree in a related field — preferred; applicable experience may be considered in lieu
- ★ Current Certified Respiratory Care Therapist (CRRT) credential — valid and current Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care registration required
- ★ Management or supervisory experience in a respiratory or clinical setting — strongly preferred
Certifications (Required within timeframes from hire)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) — required within 1 month of hire/transfer
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) — required within 6 months
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) — required within 6 months
✓ Medical Insurance
✓ Dental Insurance
✓ Vision Insurance
✓ Life Insurance
✓ Retirement / 401(k)
✓ Paid Time Off
✓ Equity
✓ Employee Wellbeing
✓ Other Benefits
- Stage 1: Screening interview with recruiter
- Stage 2: Interview with Program Director
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