Respiratory Therapy Department Manager

AdventHealth Hendersonville is hiring a full-time Respiratory Therapy Department Manager to lead its respiratory care department at its hospital campus in Hendersonville, North Carolina. ### What you'll do - Plan and organize all Respiratory Therapy Department activities, including equipment evaluation, staffing requirements, and continuing education programs. - Supervise department personnel — hiring, evaluating, training, and ensuring technical staff efficiency. - Administer therapeutic gases, bronchodilators, and humidified gases; manage IPPB, EzPAP, CPAP, BiPAP, and continuous ventilatory support. - Perform pulmonary function testing, pulse oximetry, bronchial drainage, and chest physiotherapy per department protocols. - Participate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and provide airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration. - Document all procedures, medication tracking, and billing for RT services in the EMR. ### What we're looking for - Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license — state credential required; active NBRC credential preferred. - Minimum 5 years of respiratory care clinical experience. - Minimum 2 years of respiratory care leadership experience. - Associate's degree in Respiratory Care or Healthcare Administration. - BLS required; ACLS, PALS, and NRP preferred. - Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards; strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. ### What's included - Salary range: $76,193 – $141,727 per year. - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance from Day One. - Paid time off from Day One; 4 weeks of 100% paid parental leave. - 403(b) retirement plan. - Career development programs and whole-person well-being resources. ### About the practice AdventHealth Hendersonville is a community hospital located in the Blue Ridge foothills of western North Carolina, operating under the AdventHealth system — one of the largest not-for-profit faith-based health systems in the country. The department operates a full spectrum of respiratory services including ventilator management, pulmonary diagnostics, and sleep lab support.