What are the responsibilities and job description for the Respiratory Care and Sleep Manager position at Mary Greeley Medical Center?
Mary Greeley Medical Center – Ames, Iowa
Full-Time | Leadership | On-Site
Mary Greeley Medical Center (MGMC) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Respiratory Care and Sleep Manager to lead and coordinate services across inpatient respiratory care, diagnostics, pulmonary rehab, and neurodiagnostics. This leadership role is essential to ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care and operational excellence across multiple cardiopulmonary service lines.
About Mary Greeley
Recognized for excellence and innovation, MGMC is proud to be a Magnet-designated organization and recipient of the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. These honors reflect our deep commitment to nursing excellence, high reliability, and performance improvement grounded in patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and staffing for respiratory care, diagnostics (PFTs, Bronchs, EKGs), pulmonary rehab, EEG, and sleep services.
- Provide management and therapist call coverage as needed.
- Maintain Blood Gas Lab accreditation standards and quality control.
- Lead patient care conferences and discharge planning, including the Transition Care Program.
- Coordinate annual Skills Day and ongoing staff competency assessments.
- Train staff on new equipment and clinical initiatives.
- Collaborate with medical directors and department leadership on quality management and capital planning.
- Maintain accreditation for the Sleep Lab, including AASM site visits and reporting.
- Manage internal and external referrals and departmental work queues.
About the Role:
The Respiratory Care and Sleep Manager plays a critical role in ensuring clinical excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff development across a diverse range of cardiopulmonary services. This position requires strong clinical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to foster collaboration across departments and disciplines.
Required Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience:
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with Iowa Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire.
- Mandatory Reporter training within 90 days of hire.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as an RRT.
Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or related field.
- Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.
- Sleep Disorder Specialist certification.
Benefits:
- Retirement: IPERS and 457(b) Deferred Compensation
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
