Respiratory Therapy Manager

Company: Cayuga Health System
Location: Ithaca
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Respiratory Therapy Manager - Full-Time Cayuga Health and its affiliates are the region's leading healthcare system and most trusted providers of integrated health services, empowering our people in our mission to equitably improve the well-being of the communities we serve. Our commitment to providing extraordinary healthcare begins with our team of extraordinary professionals who are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhancing access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. Cayuga Health's commitment to our employees includes competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and the opportunity to explore and build a career in healthcare through our many professional development programs. Acting as a resource to the interdisciplinary team, the Respiratory manager is a registered respiratory therapist who works in conjunction with the system director of cardiopulmonary and sleep services to promote a positive work environment and maintain daily operations of their assigned departments. The Respiratory manager holds staff accountable for the delivery of quality care and services through effective communication, observation, and measurement of specific interventions/practices and their associated outcomes. The Respiratory manager works to achieve clinical, financial, material, and human resource goals as they pertain across the Cayuga Health Respiratory departments. The respiratory manager plays a pivotal role in staff retention, recruitment, mentoring, patient and staff satisfaction as well as alignment of standards and processes. Roles and Responsibilities: Accomplish respiratory human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, educating, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; communicating job expectations, adhere to policies and procedures. Fosters an environment that promotes a spirit of inquiry and continuous quality improvement. Assists in the design and implementation of programs which evaluate the efficacy of treatment across the system. Monitor and assure the compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. Promote, monitor and implement the concepts of quality management and evidence based practice. Monitor service areas, recommend approaches for improvement activities, design new processes, collect and measure data, review and report performance over time, improve and redesign processes based on the evaluation and reassess continuously. Provide programmatic leadership of the clinical component of assigned areas to ensure quality patient care outcomes. Develop, implement goals, standards, policies, educational programs, procedures and practices of clinical care in alignment with strategic plan. Manage staffing and scheduling processing including the distribution of present and future FTE's. Builds sustainable pools of cross trained staff to float between hospitals. Assist in preparation, coordination, and evaluation of annual fiscal operation and capital equipment budgets for assigned areas. Monitor and respond to situations that affect daily operations. Assist in the development and implementation of departmental retention strategies, recruitment, selection, and discipline of department personnel. Participate in the development, coaching, motivation, and evaluation of department personnel. Facilitate employee understanding of job requirements. Assure availability of appropriate education to develop and maintain staff competence. Role models the philosophy of person-centered care. Establish a compassionate environment. Daily patient/family rounding. Handle patient complaints/other issues as they arise. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies. Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff. Performs both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in accordance with Departmental policy. Operates RCS equipment in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and departmental procedures. Maintains equipment in good working order. Required Skills and Experience: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of Respiratory Therapy. BS degree preferred. Experience: Minimum of two years of progressive experience as a Respiratory Therapist. Supervisory and/or Management experience strongly preferred. Licensure: Active New York Respiratory Therapist License (RRT) Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP Preferred Skills and Experience: Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills Strong Attention to Detail Proficiency with Computers and Data Entry Strong team player willing to learn new skills, systems and help colleagues when needed EPIC Healthcare System experience strongly preferred Physical Requirements : Able to stand for long periods of time; requires manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination. Able to perform light lifting, up to 40 pounds. Location and Travel Requirements: Location: This position supports two locations within our Healthcare System: Cayuga Medical Center at 101 Dates Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850 and Schuyler Hospital at 220 Steuben St, Montour Falls, NY 14865. The position will be based out of Cayuga Medical Center, but the individual in this role must have the ability to sit onsite at Schuyler Hospital as needed to support staff and operational needs (35 minutes from one location to the other). Shift: Full-Time Days FLEX. The individual in this role must work onsite and be flexible to work alternative shifts should department, staff and/or patient needs change. Travel: 10%-25% Local area travel between facilities may be required as required to support department needs Pay Range Disclosure: Standard Rate of $101,566.40 to $125,361.60 per year plus benefits Cayuga Health System and its affiliates are committed to treating all patients, providers, staff and volunteers equitably and with dignity, ensuring the highest levels of safety, care and respect, and striving to recognize and overcome biases and policies that contribute to disparities in healthcare access, equitable care and positive health outcomes for all. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, supporting the growth and health of our employees and community by embracing the rich diversity, needs and circumstances of all peoples and prioritizing opportunities to build a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable protected characteristics. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth.org. I certify that the information contained in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify me from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination. In consideration for my employment, I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the company, which rules may be changed, withdrawn, added, or interpreted at any time, at the company's sole option and without prior notice to me. I understand that any hiring decision is contingent upon my successful completion of all of the Company's lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks, which may include a background check, drug screen, employment references, and licensing review. If I am made a conditional offer of employment, I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment/post-offer checks. Such checks will not be conducted until allowed under applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand if I have a criminal background, it will not automatically disqualify me from employment unless otherwise required by law. I agree to execute any consent forms necessary for the Company to conduct its lawful pre-employment checks. I also understand that the Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and has a drug and alcohol testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. I understand that after a conditional offer of employment, I must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Job Posted by ApplicantPro

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