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Director of Respiratory Care

United States, Manchester · Job Posted May 04, 2026
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The Director of Respiratory Care provides strategic, clinical, and operational leadership for all respiratory care services across the organization, including our Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Level II Trauma, and Critical Care respiratory programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Patient Care Services, this role ensures high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, staff development, and evidence‑based practice in all inpatient and outpatient respiratory care areas.

Job Responsibility

  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative leaders to support integrated, systemwide respiratory care operations
  • Direct daily operations of the Respiratory Care Department, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Develop and implement departmental policies, procedures, and performance standards
  • Lead strategic planning initiatives to enhance respiratory care services
  • Provide clinical and administrative oversight of all NICU respiratory care services
  • Maintain expert level knowledge of respiratory care practices across adult, pediatric, and neonatal populations
  • Support bedside clinical problem-solving and serve as a resource for complex cases
  • Oversee evaluation, selection, and implementation of new technologies, equipment, and therapeutic modalities
  • Recruit, mentor, and evaluate respiratory therapists, supervisors, and educators
  • Coordinate continuing education, competency assessments, and professional development programs
  • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and clinical excellence
  • Monitor clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and departmental performance metrics
  • Lead quality improvement projects and ensure adherence to evidence-based practice
  • Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and promote a safe care environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in respiratory therapy, healthcare administration or related field
  • Master’s degree strongly preferred
  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
  • New Hampshire state licensure as a Respiratory Therapist
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • PALS
  • NRP required
  • Healthcare management certification and National Board of Respiratory Care specialty credentials preferred

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree
  • Healthcare management certification
  • National Board of Respiratory Care specialty credentials

What we offer

  • Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
  • Short-term, long-term disability, life & pet insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Eligible for sign on bonus and annual leadership bonus
  • 403(b) Retirement savings plans
  • Continuous earned time accrual
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