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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for respiratory coordinator in the United States is $41.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31.49 and $49.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a respiratory coordinator?

Respiratory Coordinators are healthcare professionals who oversee and manage respiratory care services within a hospital or clinical setting. They coordinate the work of respiratory therapists, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and help develop care plans for patients with breathing or cardiopulmonary issues. Their role often involves supervising staff, managing equipment and supplies, and acting as a liaison between medical teams and patients’ families. They play a crucial part in ensuring high-quality respiratory care and efficient department operations.

How does a respiratory coordinator typically collaborate with other healthcare professionals in a hospital setting?

A Respiratory Coordinator works closely with physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists to develop and implement patient care plans for individuals with respiratory issues. They often act as a liaison between departments, ensuring that respiratory protocols are followed and that patient progress is communicated effectively. This role also involves coordinating schedules, training staff on new equipment or procedures, and participating in multidisciplinary team meetings to optimize patient outcomes. Effective communication and teamwork are key aspects of the position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a respiratory coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Respiratory Coordinator, you need an in-depth understanding of respiratory therapy, clinical protocols, and typically hold credentials such as RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) or CRT (Certified Respiratory Therapist) alongside relevant state licensure. Familiarity with pulmonary function testing equipment, electronic medical record (EMR) systems, and compliance regulations is essential. Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills help manage teams, coordinate patient care, and ensure effective collaboration with medical staff. These skills are vital for delivering high-quality respiratory care, maintaining compliance, and optimizing patient outcomes in healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Respiratory Coordinator vs Respiratory Therapist?

AspectRespiratory CoordinatorRespiratory Therapist
CredentialsRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), sometimes with coordinator-specific trainingRegistered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), CRT in some cases
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, outpatient settings, overseeing respiratory care programsHospitals, clinics, emergency rooms, providing direct patient respiratory care
Primary ResponsibilitiesCoordinating respiratory services, managing staff, ensuring compliance, patient educationAdministering respiratory treatments, ventilator management, patient assessments

The main difference is that Respiratory Coordinators focus on managing respiratory services and staff, while Respiratory Therapists provide direct patient care. Coordinators often have additional administrative duties, whereas Therapists focus on hands-on treatment. Both roles require RRT credentials and work in similar healthcare settings, but their daily tasks differ significantly.

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Respiratory Services Coordinator (NRP)

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital

The Woodlands, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Houston Methodist rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 300 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

55th of 891 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Full Time Days
At Houston Methodist, the Respiratory Services Coordinator position is an advanced clinician who functions within a specific service line patient population or as Education and Quality Coordinator for the entire Respiratory Care Services. Responsibilities for this position include high level contributions at the bedside, unit level, service line level and across the institution, consisting of and not limited to: assessing unit needs related to Respiratory Care and inter-professional practice, quality assurance/ improvement activities, assisting with service line growth and development, assisting with development and implementation of new protocols, policies and procedures, coordinating unit education and serving as clinical resource. As a clinical content expert, the Respiratory Services Coordinator position assesses the clinical performance of staff, identifies education needs, develops and implements education programs, providing feedback to management on employee performance and progress. This position conducts quality assurance audits, identifies quality improvement opportunities and ensures adherence to clinical standards, policies and procedures for optimal patient/customer satisfaction.
FLSA STATUS
Non-exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Associate’s degree

EXPERIENCE
  • Five years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to include at least three years ICU level experience, ER, or lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with four years experience, of which at least two years as a HM Respiratory Therapist demonstrating leadership abilities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV and
  • RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Medical Board and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and
  • Must have one of the following certifications: RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) or NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) or CPFT-Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist(NBRC) or RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) or RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) or AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC) or TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) or RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)
Preferred
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred, depending on area assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
  • Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
  • Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
  • Ability to work independently; capable of handling challenging / difficult diagnostic procedures and patient care situations; demonstrates sound judgment and executes above average clinical skills
  • Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Respiratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
  • Exhibits strong interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
  • Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Promotes a positive work environment, and working with Respiratory Leads and management, coordinates staff activities in assigned area/service line and/or for department to provide optimal patient care. Establishes and maintains formal and informal communication with partners, clinicians and department leadership to identify and report pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
  • Develops, trains and mentors team members to build competency of skills, knowledge and abilities to achieve a high level of department service. Assists in the coordination of clinical affiliations and student rotations. Maintains positive and open communication with staff and other departments, responding to employee, patient and physician concerns, taking appropriate action to address needs.
  • Effectively implements protocols and objectives with team members to result in optimization of staff performance, patient safety, and customer service. Provides feedback to management on team member performance, conduct, and progress. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
  • Facilitates problem resolution within the work unit.. Role-models conflict management skills, through peer-to-peer accountability, to drive improving department efficiencies and customer satisfaction.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists management with day-to-day operations by assessing daily department needs for the service line/hospital, working with Leads to reallocate resources, and providing communication to management of status, problems and other pertinent information.
  • Provides for the physical needs of patients, performing respiratory care procedures at the highest level of complexity and exercises independent judgment and execution of above average clinical skills in challenging procedures and patient care situations.
  • Develops individual patient care plans and monitors and adjusts activities of the assigned teams to ensure optimum patient throughput and patient experience for the service line and/or department.
  • Initiates service improvements to impact department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability for service standards.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assesses patients regularly, monitoring progress towards treatment goals, modifying goals, plan or program as indicated. Proactively anticipates the complications/limitations associated with certain procedures and addresses for optimum outcomes. Collaborates and communicates with the interprofessional team modifications to patient’s treatment plan, progress, and discharge planning. Monitors the accuracy and completion of documentation of patient education and procedures performed in a timely manner in the patient record.
  • Assists in development and revisions of department policies and procedures. Ensures the maintenance of department database/records of all personnel in regards to in-service/educational/competency activities. Coordinates the development and implementation of a comprehensive staff development plan and orientation/competency process for all levels of staff in the department in response to department needs and issues arriving from the quality improvement process.
  • Conducts quality audits on equipment, processes, outcomes and team member performance. Proactively identifies opportunities for corrective action, leads process improvement providing recommendations, and contributes to meeting department and hospital targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Assists department management in product evaluations and utilization of existing products. Enters charges for services provided, and performs charges reconciliation as applicable.
  • Uses resources, staffing, equipment, and supplies, efficiently; reports and addresses variances as assigned. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks and provides leadership to team members on effective and efficient utilization of time. Accurately reviews team members’ time cards for management approval as assigned.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Identifies and assists department leadership in scheduling of necessary in-services for department staff related to new products, changes in procedure, etc. Identifies and assumes responsibility of own learning needs, consults with healthcare team experts and seeks continuing education opportunities to meet those needs. Completes and updates their own individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
  • Provides guidance with development, implementation, evaluation of projects and shared governance activities. Develops and presents educational and formal training programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
    WORK ATTIRE
    • Uniform: No
    • Scrubs: Yes
    • Business professional: No
    • Other (department approved): No

    ON-CALL*
    *Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
    • On Call* Yes

    TRAVEL**
    **Travel specifications may vary by department**
    • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area Yes
    • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
  • Associate’s degree

EXPERIENCE
  • Five years experience as a Respiratory Care Practitioner to include at least three years ICU level experience, ER, or lead/supervisor experience. May consider HM employee with four years experience, of which at least two years as a HM Respiratory Therapist demonstrating leadership abilities

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
  • RRT - Registered Respiratory Therapist (NBRC) - National Board for Respiratory Care_PSV and
  • RCP - Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner - State Licensure - Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation_PSV by the Texas Medical Board and
  • BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
  • NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation or Instructor (AHA,AAP) - American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics and
  • Must have one of the following certifications: RRT-ACCS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Adult Critical Care Specialty (NBRC) or NPS - Neonatal/Pediatric Specialist (NBRC) or CPFT-Certified Pulmonary Function Technologist(NBRC) or RPFT - Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (NBRC) or RRT-SDS - Registered Respiratory Therapist Sleep Disorder Specialty (NBRC) or AE-C - Certified Asthma Educator (NBRC) or TTS - Tobacco Treatment Specialist (NAAP) or RPSGT - Registered Polysomnographer Technologist (BRPT)
Preferred
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Instructor (AHA) preferred, depending on area assigned

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital opened in June 2017. This 725,000-square-foot, full-service, acute-care hospital offers many of the same services as our flagship hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Also, on the beautiful hospital campus, located at the intersection of Interstate 45 and Texas State Highway 242, are two medical office buildings, which include a Breast Care Center; Cancer Center; infusion center; heart and vascular services; neurology; orthopedics and sports medicine; rehabilitation services; wellness services; an outpatient laboratory; and several other multispecialty physician practices. In January 2022, Houston Methodist The Woodlands opened Healing Tower — a $250 million expansion project that added 106 beds, focused on medical-surgical and women’s services, and provided nine operating rooms. The project also included the expansion of the endoscopy center, emergency department and diagnostic imaging department with an enhanced neurodiagnostic and interventional center.

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