Job Description

Work Schedule:
This is a full time position scheduled to work Monday through Friday during core business hours at University Hospital in Madison, WI. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department. This position requires administrator on call coverage for the department on some weekends and holidays.

Be part of something remarkable

Join UW Health as a Manager Respiratory Care where we’re creating the future of healthcare by unlocking the energy, passion, and creativity of our people so they can help transform care and make a meaningful difference.

Lead a 24/7 respiratory services operation, driving high-quality, cost-effective care while supporting a highly engaged, collaborative team.

In this role, you’ll partner with physicians and clinical leaders to advance programs, improve outcomes, and support continued growth across respiratory services. You’ll lead supervisors and frontline staff, foster a strong team culture, and play a key role in shaping the future of care delivery

This is a highly visible leadership opportunity within a top-performing health system, offering a hybrid schedule with flexibility to support off-shift teams and shared on-call coverage

We are seeking a Manager Respiratory Care to:

• Lead daily operations of respiratory care services, including staffing, quality, and performance management
• Drive program development, quality improvement initiatives, and operational efficiency
• Partner with clinical and administrative leaders to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care delivery
• Develop, mentor, and engage a high-performing team while supporting workforce growth and retention
• Oversee budgeting, financial performance, and resource management

At UW Health, you will have:

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Required
• Master's Degree in Respiratory Therapy, Health Care Administration or Business Administration Preferred

Work Experience

• 6 years relevant health care experience Required
• 6 years relevant health care experience in an academic medical center Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) in the State of Wisconsin Upon Hire Required
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialed by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Upon Hire Required
• Current BLS/CPR certification
  Upon Hire Required
• Current ACLS and/or PALS certification Preferred
• National certification in relevant specialty (such as ACCS, NPS and/or RPFT) Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.