Manager, Respiratory Services East Valley

Position Summary Phoenix Children’s is seeking an experienced Respiratory Care Manager to help lead the development, staffing, and operational readiness of our new East Valley Campus. This is a unique opportunity for a pediatric respiratory leader to play a key role in launching a new hospital campus while building a high-performing respiratory care team from the ground up. The ideal candidate will be a hands‑on leader with demonstrated experience supervising Respiratory Therapists, managing day‑to‑day operations, and supporting high‑acuity pediatric patient populations. Candidates must have a strong clinical background in both NICU and Labor & Delivery, as these specialties are required for the role. NRP certification is also required. This leader will partner closely with system and clinical leadership teams to support recruitment, onboarding, education, operational planning, equipment readiness, quality initiatives, and the successful launch of Respiratory Care Services at East Valley. The selected candidate will initially support operations and training at the Thomas Campus while helping prepare for the East Valley opening. Key Responsibilities Lead daily Respiratory Care operations and staff Build and develop a highly engaged Respiratory Therapy team Support recruitment, onboarding, workforce planning, and retention strategies Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and leadership development Oversee staffing, scheduling, productivity, and departmental operations Drive quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives Collaborate with multidisciplinary leaders to optimize patient care and operational readiness Maintain 24/7 accountability for department operations Support East Valley startup initiatives, including equipment planning, education, workflow development, and operational readiness activities Serve as a visible, hands‑on leader who can provide clinical support when needed Required Experience Minimum of five years of Respiratory Therapy experience, including leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities NICU experience required Labor & Delivery experience required NRP certification required Experience leading Respiratory Therapy teams and day‑to‑day department operations Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment Why Phoenix Children’s? As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Phoenix Children’s offers the opportunity to shape the future of pediatric respiratory care while helping launch our newest hospital campus. This position provides a rare opportunity to influence operations, culture, team development, and patient care delivery from the ground up while making a lasting impact on children, families, staff, and the growth of our organization. This position assumes administrative responsibility for Respiratory Care Services programs and staff. Assumes responsibility for financial oversight, positive customer relations, performance management, process improvement, planning and directing staff members. Collaborates with leaders on performance standards, systems, and processes to optimize care excellence in an efficient, effective manner while supporting the mission, vision and values of Phoenix Children’s. Education Bachelor`s in Respiratory Therapy Care or related field (Required) Master`s degree in related field (Preferred) Experience Five years of experience in the specialty area or with a pediatric patient population to include leadership and/or supervisory responsibilities (Required) Certifications Current State of AZ Respiratory Care Practitioner license or the ability to establish licensure to Arizona law prior to start date (Required) Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or ability to establish prior to start date (Required) Current Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT) by National Board of Respiratory Care or ability to obtain prior to start date (Required) PALS certification from the American Heart Association within one year of hire (Preferred) American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) membership (Preferred) Current Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty credential (NPS) by National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) (Preferred) Special Skills Analytical and statistical skills necessary to develop and monitor unit operating and personnel budgets (Required) Must be able to assume 24‑hour accountability for unit coverage (Required) #J-18808-Ljbffr