Respiratory Care Manager

Aspirus Health

Manager Respiratory Care at UW Health leading a collaborative team and overseeing respiratory services operations. Ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care delivery while supporting workforce growth.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeMadison • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $101,572 - $152,358 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead daily operations of respiratory care services, including staffing, quality, and performance management
Drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational efficiency
Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery
Develop, mentor, and engage a high-performing team while supporting workforce growth and retention
Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and resource management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Required
Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Preferred
6 years relevant health care experience Required
6 years relevant health care experience in an academic medical center Preferred
Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
Current BLS/CPR certification Upon Hire Required
Current ACLS and/or PALS certification Preferred
National certification in relevant specialty (such as ACCS, NPS and/or RPFT) Preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

respiratory care servicesquality improvementprogram developmentbudgetingfinancial performanceresource managementstaffingperformance managementpatient-centered care deliveryworkforce growth

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringteam engagementoperational efficiencycollaborationcommunication

Certifications

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP)Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)BLS/CPR certificationACLS certificationPALS certificationNational certification in ACCSNational certification in NPSNational certification in RPFT