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The Respiratory Care Manager will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and serve as a clinical resource for complex cases. They will also oversee patient care, ensure adherence to protocols, and ...

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The Respiratory Care Manager will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and serve as a clinical resource for complex cases. They will also oversee patient care, ensure adherence to protocols, and ...

Novant Health

Manager Respiratory Care

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Respiratory Care * Location : Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC Our Respiratory Care Manager at Presbyterian Medical Center provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best ...

Novant Health

Manager Respiratory Care

Charlotte, NC · On-site

Respiratory Care * Location : Presbyterian Medical Center | Charlotte, NC Our Respiratory Care Manager at Presbyterian Medical Center provides leadership and creates a strategy to achieve the best ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for respiratory care manager in the United States is $52.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44.23 and $59.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a respiratory care manager?

A Respiratory Care Manager is a healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the operations of a respiratory care department in hospitals or clinics. They manage respiratory therapists, coordinate patient care, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and often participate in developing treatment protocols for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary disorders. Their role also includes administrative duties such as budgeting, staff training, and quality assurance. By combining clinical expertise with leadership skills, Respiratory Care Managers help deliver high-quality respiratory care to patients.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a respiratory care manager?

To thrive as a Respiratory Care Manager, you need an in-depth understanding of respiratory therapy, clinical protocols, and leadership skills, typically supported by a degree in respiratory therapy and credentials such as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist). Familiarity with hospital information systems, pulmonary function testing equipment, and regulatory compliance standards is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management abilities help foster a collaborative and efficient work environment. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory adherence, and effective departmental operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a respiratory care manager, and how can they be addressed?

Respiratory Care Managers often encounter challenges such as staffing shortages, balancing administrative duties with clinical oversight, and staying current with rapidly evolving respiratory technologies. Effective communication and strong leadership skills are essential to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure high-quality patient care. Staying proactive about staff training, fostering a collaborative environment, and implementing evidence-based protocols can help address these challenges and support both team performance and patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Respiratory Care Manager vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectRespiratory Care ManagerRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), management certificationRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, administrative officesHospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, patient rooms
ResponsibilitiesSupervising staff, program development, policy implementationPatient care, ventilator management, diagnostic testing

The Respiratory Care Manager oversees respiratory services, staff, and policies, focusing on administrative and leadership duties. In contrast, Respiratory Therapists provide direct patient care, performing procedures and managing respiratory conditions. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in scope and responsibilities within healthcare settings.

How to become a respiratory care manager?

To become a respiratory care manager, one typically needs to earn an associate's or bachelor's degree in respiratory therapy or a related field, obtain licensure or certification such as the Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), and gain several years of clinical experience in respiratory care. Leadership skills and knowledge of healthcare management are also important for advancing into a managerial role.

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Infographic showing various Respiratory Care Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,396 per year, or $52.1 per hour.

Respiratory Care Manager

On-site

Riverside
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$96K - $132K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range

$96,400.00 - $132,550.00/Annual Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.


Overview
Responsible for guiding the respiratory care team and support high quality patient care. The Respiratory Care Manager will oversee daily operations, mentor staff, and serve as a clinical resource for complex cases. They will also oversee patient care, ensure adherence to protocols, and oversee training and workflow optimization.
The Respiratory Care Manager will have strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative leadership style. Responsibilities include maintaining appropriate staffing levels, managing equipment and supplies, ensuring accurate documentation, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
What you will do

  • Monitors and makes budget recommendations with leadership based on payroll, productivity, and supply management. Completes and submits all required reports within specified time frames. Completes established goals and objectives.
  • Coaches, mentors, and develops employees to ensure high employee morale and professional atmosphere. Provides ongoing constructive feedback and evaluation through department and facility rounding, employee meetings, and responding to teachable moments. Demonstrates and ensure team understands and responds to suggestions and concerns from patients/ visitors, personnel, medical staff and leadership. Demonstrates ability to organize teams that attract, train and retain the best.
  • Engages physicians into the governance and administration of the Department/Facility Strategic and Operational Goals and Objectives. Ensures integration of physicians and administration, creating a partnership that achieves service excellence and economic growth.
  • Strives continuously to improve unit/facility activities and to improve service and patient care outcomes through the interpretation and maintenance of regulatory and accreditation standards in accordance with national safety standards, standards of excellence and Riverside Code of Conduct. As well as collaborating with schools to ensure partnerships that enhance the student experience and provide feedback that sets up students for success when entering the workforce.
  • Ensure the department successfully completes all regulatory inspections and accreditation processes with no contingencies or serious recommendations and all previous recommendations corrected. Department and Safety program fully comply with OSHA and other safety regulation requirements.


Qualifications
Education

  • Associates Degree, Respiratory Care/Therapy/Science (Required)
  • Bachelors Degree, Respiratory Care/Therapy/Science (Required)


Experience

  • 3-4 years Respiratory Therapist (Required)
  • 2 years Supervisory Experience (Preferred)


Licenses and Certifications

  • Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Virginia Upon Hire(Required) and
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - The National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire(Required) and
  • CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
  • ACLS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required) and
  • Advanced Airway Management (AAM) - Riverside Health System (RHS) within 180 Days(Required) and
  • PALS Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) (Preferred)

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.

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