Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.
In addition to competitive compensation and wellness benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription) Beebe Healthcare also offers:
Sign-on and Referral Bonuses for select positions
Tuition Assistance up to $5,000
Paid Time Off
Long Term Sick accrual
Employer Contribution Plan
Free Short and Long-Term Disability for Full Time employees
Zero copay for drugs on prescription plan for certain conditions
College Bound 529 Savings Plan
Life Insurance
Beebe Pers via WorkAdvantage
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Respiratory Therapy Manager (RRT) to lead our Cardiopulmonary / Neurodiagnostic Services team in a community hospital setting. This role is responsible for the overall planning, organization, direction, and evaluation of respiratory therapy services while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
Provide overall leadership and management of Respiratory Therapy services
Plan, organize, and implement departmental goals, services, and strategic initiatives
Manage fiscal responsibilities including budgeting, resource allocation, and supply oversight
Lead performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives
Ensure compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
Oversee all personnel processes including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management
Effectively communicate departmental goals, expectations, and updates
Lead change management efforts and support organizational initiatives
Collaborate with all hospital departments as part of the leadership team
Provide operational oversight of Respiratory Therapy services, including coverage as needed
Clinical & Program Oversight
Provide advanced clinical expertise and guidance in complex patient care situations
Ensure best practices in respiratory care, including:
Oxygen therapy
Bronchodilator therapy
Ventilator management and weaning protocols
Support staff and physicians in the implementation of evidence-based protocols
Maintain competency in clinical skills and provide direct patient care when needed
Ensure proper performance of arterial punctures and blood gas analysis with adherence to safety standards
Staff Development & Engagement
Supervise, mentor, and develop Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCPs)
Establish and maintain staffing plans, including scheduling and workload prioritization
Serve as a preceptor and promote ongoing education and professional development
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain and update departmental policies and procedures
Oversee equipment, inventory, and supply chain management, including drug and equipment ordering
Participate in interdisciplinary committees and hospital-wide initiatives
Ensure readiness for regulatory surveys and audits
Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical respiratory therapy experience (leadership experience preferred)
Able to communicate effectively, pleasantly, cooperatively, and discreetly with patients, physicians, team members, and the general public.
Able to work under pressure and maintain patient confidentiality.
Excellent communication skills and ability to relate well with people of diverse backgrounds, training and experience.
Demonstration of creativity, initiative and problem solving.
Beebe Healthcare serves the Sussex County community with a medical center located in beautiful, historic Lewes, Delaware, and convenient outpatient locations throughout the county. Founded in 1916 by two physician brothers, Drs. James Beebe and Richard C. Beebe, the medical center in Lewes is a 210-licensed-bed, not-for-profit seaside community hospital. Beebe's specialized service lines include cardiac and vascular, surgical services, oncology, women's health, and orthopaedic services. Beebe offers an array of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services.
Beebe's five satellite campuses offer imaging, physical rehabilitation, and lab services, as well as walk-in care centers. In addition, Beebe offers Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Medicine and Diabetes Management & Medical Nutrition Therapy.
With a mission to serve the community, Beebe also offers many free screenings and outreach programs through its Population Health Department; and advanced medical care for those who are recuperating at home through Beebe Home Care Services.
Beebe is also training the next generation of nurses through the Margaret H. Rollins School of Nursing, located behind the Medical Cente...r in Lewes.
Beebe's Medical Staff has grown tremendously since the early 1990s. Employed physicians through Beebe Medical Group and our affiliated physicians on Beebe's Medical Staff now serve patients from Milford to Millville in specialties including cardiac surgery, dermatology, endocrinology, family practice, gastroenterology, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatric neurology, and surgical oncology.
Beebe is proud to offer quality care, close to home for the residents and visitors of Sussex County.