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Respiratory Therapy Manager

AdventHealth

Littleton, COFull-time$105–195K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–195K/yr
Location
Littleton, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Registered Respiratory Therapist LicenseBasic Life Support CPR CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

The Respiratory Therapy Manager plans and organizes department activities, supervises respiratory therapy personnel, and oversees the quality and efficiency of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The role also includes direct respiratory care, such as administering treatments, conducting tests, providing patient counseling, and documenting procedures. The position requires an associate degree, respiratory care leadership and clinical experience, and specified credentials.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

English CommunicationAdditional LanguagesRespiratory CareCardiologySleep LabOrganizationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft Office SuiteMatrix ManagementRegulatory ComplianceAccreditation Standards

Qualifications

Associate's in Respiratory Care or Healthcare Administration2+ Years Respiratory Care Leadership Experience5+ Years Respiratory Care ExperienceState Registered Respiratory Therapist LicenseActive NBRC RRT CredentialBasic Life Support CPR CertificationNeonatal Resuscitation Program CertificationPediatric Advanced Life Support Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

  • Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

  • Paid Time Off from Day One

  • 403-B Retirement Plan

  • 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

  • Career Development

  • Whole Person Well-being Resources

  • Mental Health Resources and Support

  • Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

Job Description:

  • Assists in the quality assurance program within the department and the hospital.

  • Administers therapeutic gases, such as oxygen, and prescribed medications via inhalation, including bronchodilators and humidified gases.

  • Administers positive pressure breathing treatments, including IPPB, Ezpap, CPAP, and Bipap, and monitors continuous ventilatory support.

  • Performs regular equipment maintenance, preparation, cleaning, sterilization, calibration, repair testing, and evaluation.

  • Participates in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and performs airway care, including tracheobronchial aspiration.

  • Conducts pulse oximetry testing and pulmonary function testing according to defined procedures.

  • Provides patient counseling in all aspects of respiratory care.

  • Performs bronchial drainage and chest physiotherapy as outlined in department procedures and policies.

  • Documents hospital procedures in the EMR, including charting, medication tracking, billing for RT services, and daily workflow.

  • Plans and organizes the activities of the Respiratory Therapy Department, including equipment evaluation, manpower requirements, and continuing education programs.

  • Supervises Respiratory Therapy department personnel, including hiring, evaluating, training, and ensuring the efficiency of the technical staff.

  • Supervises and participates in the flow of work, ensuring the quality and efficiency of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing [Required]

  • Additional languages [Preferred]

  • Working knowledge of respiratory care, cardiology, and sleep lab departments [Preferred]

  • Strong organization skills [Required]

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills [Required]

  • Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information in understandable terms to all levels of staff [Required]

  • Effective computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office Suite [Required]

  • Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals [Required]

  • Knowledge of regulatory and accreditation standards and compliance [Required]

Education:

  • Associate's [Required]

Field of Study:

  • in Respiratory Care or Healthcare Administration

Work Experience:

  • 2+ years of Respiratory Care leadership experience [Required]

  • 5+ years of Respiratory Care experience [Required]

Additional Information:

  • Additional licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

  • NBRC credentials must be maintained as a condition of continued role eligibility.

  • All States: require NBRC for new hires and incumbents

  • Florida Exception: l egacy incumbents may continue working and may transfer within Florida without a NBRC active credential, subject to an approved, time-limited transition period.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • State Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Required]

  • Active NBRC Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) [Preferred]

  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) [Preferred]

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support Cert (PALS) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$104,603.20 - $194,542.40

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Respiratory Services

Organization: AdventHealth Littleton

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Req ID: 154026856

How this job compares

Set against the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$105–195K/yr
  • US median$83–109K/yr75 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $150K, is 62% above the US median midpoint ($92K) — in the top quarter of Respiratory Therapist salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 163 open Respiratory Therapist jobs in Colorado and 3,925 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Respiratory Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for (median 1 year, across 1,166 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,487 of the 3,925 open Respiratory Therapist jobs (38%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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