Respiratory Therapy Manager

Location: Glendive, MT | On-site
Employment Type: Full-Time | Salaried, Exempt
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Compensation: Approximately $75,000-$100,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined by experience, internal equity, and market analysis.

Riam Recruiting is partnering with a healthcare organization in Glendive, Montana, to identify an experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager. This position combines hands-on leadership with operational oversight to support staff, maintain high standards of patient care, and manage daily department operations.

What You’ll Do

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  Lead, support, and develop Respiratory Therapy staff.

  
  


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  Oversee daily workflow, staffing assignments, and department operations.

  
  


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  Hire, train, evaluate, and manage team members’ performance.

  
  


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  Build strong working relationships across the organization and with external partners.

  
  


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  Prioritize, schedule, assign, and monitor work to support efficient operations and quality patient care.

  
  


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  Maintain adequate supplies and help evaluate equipment for purchase.

  
  


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  Develop and implement department policies and procedures consistent with organizational requirements.

  
  


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  Participate in quality and performance improvement initiatives, using trends, department needs, and staff feedback to guide improvements.

  
  


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  Ensure staff understand and follow organizational and department safety plans.

  
  


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  Guide team members toward department goals through clear communication, coaching, and training.

  
  


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  Participate in committees and task forces as needed.

  
  


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  Help implement new procedures and department initiatives.

  
  

What We’re Looking For

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  Strong knowledge of Respiratory Therapy standards and principles.

  
  


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  Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

  
  


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  Knowledge of applicable health and safety requirements related to Respiratory Therapy.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  
  


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  Critical thinking skills and sound judgment.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and respond effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  
  


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  Flexibility to adjust priorities and workloads to meet department needs.

  
  


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  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

  
  

Education & Experience

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  Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care program.

  
  


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  Current Montana Respiratory Care license required.

  
  


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  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

  
  


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  Minimum of two years of related healthcare experience, including supervisory or management experience involving personnel, budgets, capital, and physician relations.

  
  


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  Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association recommended.

  
  


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  Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association is recommended.

  
  


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  Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification through the American Academy of Pediatrics.

  
  

Interested in learning more? We look forward to your application!

Riam Recruiting