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Saint Mary’s Regional Health System
Respiratory Manager, Acute
Location: 1808 W Main St, Russellville, AR 72801
Shift: FT | M-F | 8am-5pm | coverage for open shifts will also be required as needed.
Your experience matters
Respiratory Manager is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Manager
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Staff Management & Development: Oversees recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, training, conflict resolution, and professional growth opportunities; responsible for hiring, terminating, and administering corrective actions.
- Financial & Regulatory Oversight: Monitors budgets, contracts, vendor relations, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA); manages procurement, equipment, and supply usage to ensure efficiency and readiness.
- Patient Care & Service Coordination: Assesses quality of patient care, coordinates services among patients, staff, physicians, and departments, and provides direct care when necessary.
- Confidentiality & Stakeholder Relations: Maintains sensitive information securely, serves internal staff and external clients/vendors, and fosters a collaborative environment that meets organizational and regulatory standards.
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
- Certified Respiratory Care Therapist; Valid and Current Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care
- Management Experience; strongly preferred
- (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date
- (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Your experience matters
Respiratory Manager is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Respiratory Manager
joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
How you’ll contribute
Manages the daily operations of the assigned department or function to ensure alignment with departmental and organizational objectives.
- Staff Management & Development: Oversees recruitment, scheduling, payroll, performance management, training, conflict resolution, and professional growth opportunities; responsible for hiring, terminating, and administering corrective actions.
- Financial & Regulatory Oversight: Monitors budgets, contracts, vendor relations, and compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA); manages procurement, equipment, and supply usage to ensure efficiency and readiness.
- Patient Care & Service Coordination: Assesses quality of patient care, coordinates services among patients, staff, physicians, and departments, and provides direct care when necessary.
- Confidentiality & Stakeholder Relations: Maintains sensitive information securely, serves internal staff and external clients/vendors, and fosters a collaborative environment that meets organizational and regulatory standards.
What we’re looking for
Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of education
- Certified Respiratory Care Therapist; Valid and Current Arkansas Board of Respiratory Care
- Management Experience; strongly preferred
- (BLS) Basic Life Support required one month from hire/transfer date
- (ACLS) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support six months from hire/transfer date
- (PALS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support six months from hire/transfer date
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
EEOC Statement
Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Saint Mary’s Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”
Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.
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