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Phoenix Children's Hospital, Inc. lists this Manager, Respiratory Services East Valley New! Respiratory Therapy | Full-Time | Gilbert Postin[...] opportunity in gilbert, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Manager, Respiratory Services East Valley
Department: PCH-EV JV | Respiratory Therapy
Location: Gilbert
Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, Shifts Vary, 8am-5pm
Category: Director/Management
Employee Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Phoenix Children’s is seeking an experienced Respiratory Care Manager to support the development and future operations of our new East Valley Campus. This leadership role is ideal for a Respiratory Therapist with a strong pediatric background and demonstrated experience leading teams, managing day‑to‑day operations, and supporting high‑acuity patient care environments. The candidate will supervise Respiratory Therapists and provide a strong clinical foundation in NICU and Labor & Delivery. They must hold an NRP certification and be comfortable serving as a hands‑on leader who can step into clinical operations when needed. The role prepares for the campus opening, partners with system leaders to build teams, support operational readiness, and ensure exceptional patient care delivery.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Lead daily Respiratory Care operations and staff
Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management
Support staffing, scheduling, quality initiatives, and operational readiness
Collaborate with multidisciplinary leaders to optimize patient care
Maintain 24/7 accountability for department operations
Serve as both an independent decision‑maker and collaborative team leader
Support high‑acuity patient populations, including NICU, Labor & Delivery, PICU, Med/Surg, and Emergency Department settings
Clinical Leadership
Maintain 24/7 accountability for patient care operations
Collaborate with unit leadership and supervisors to support unit needs
Develop and implement patient care philosophy, standards, and policies
Ensure an adequate respiratory therapy workforce and implement recruitment, retention, and onboarding strategies
Deliver high‑quality respiratory care continuously
Ensure compliance with DNV, CMS, state board, and other regulatory agencies
Stay current with best practice and serve as a clinical resource
Human Resource Management
Manage personnel administration: recruitment, interviewing, selection, and career development
Promote high engagement and low turnover through performance development and support
Balance staffing patterns with patient acuity and competency
Handle grievances and collaboration with HR on fitness for duty and corrective action
Identify key performance indicators and conduct data‑driven reviews
Support staff with feedback, development, and professional growth
Strategic Management
Set and oversee unit‑based goals aligned with organizational priorities
Support growth of Phoenix Children’s through program development and implementation
Oversee all aspects of care delivery, direct and indirect
Participate in committees and shared governance initiatives
Support unit‑based and system‑wide quality improvement and research initiatives
Influence nursing practice through professional organizations
Required Experience
Minimum five years of Respiratory Therapy experience, with leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities
NICU experience required
Labor & Delivery experience required
NRP certification required
Experience leading Respiratory Therapy teams and day‑to‑day operations
Strong pediatric experience preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Therapy or related field (required); Master’s preferred
Current state AZ Respiratory Care Practitioner license or ability to obtain within 60 days
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ability to obtain within 60 days
Current RRT credential by National Board of Respiratory Care or ability to obtain within 60 days
NRP certification required; PALS certification preferred
Current Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credential (NPS) by National Board for Respiratory Care (preferred)
American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership preferred
Physical Requirements
Climbing (occasionally)
Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) (constantly)
Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc.) (constantly)
Hearing (constantly)
Pushing/pulling (frequently)
Reaching (frequently)
Sitting (frequently)
Standing (frequently)
Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling (frequently)
Talking (constantly)
Tasting/smelling (occasionally)
Walking (constantly)
Near Vision (frequently)
Far Vision (frequently)
Color Discrimination (frequently)
Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment (constantly)
Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance (occasionally)
Occupational Exposure & Risk Potential
Inside office environment (applicable)
Outdoor weather conditions (applicable)
Extreme temperatures (applicable)
Confined areas (applicable)
High places (applicable)
Extreme noise levels (applicable)
Airborne communicable diseases (applicable)
Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid (applicable)
Fumes or airborne particles (applicable)
Hazardous materials exposure (applicable)
Radiation exposure (applicable)
Toxic or caustic chemicals (applicable)
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Worksite address
gilbert, AZ, 85233, US
Who can apply
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