Respiratory Therapist Lead

Tristar Health; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TriStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to coordinate daily respiratory care across acute care units. You will provide advanced bedside care, manage complex ventilator patients, and serve as a clinical resource to therapists and nursing staff.

The Lead will help oversee assignments, support protocol-driven, evidence-based practice, and ensure safety and quality standards. You will collaborate with physicians, mentor staff, assist with education and onboarding, and promote a

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily respiratory care across acute care units.
• Provide advanced bedside respiratory care and manage complex ventilator patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource to therapists and nursing staff.
• Oversee assignments, support protocol-driven, evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, mentor staff, and assist with education and onboarding.
• Promote a patient-first culture in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Job description

TriStar Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Lead to coordinate daily respiratory care services across our acute care units. In this role, you will provide advanced bedside respiratory care, manage complex ventilator patients, and serve as a clinical resource to therapists and nursing staff. You will help oversee assignments, support protocol-driven, evidence-based practice, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The Lead collaborates closely with physicians, mentors staff, assists with education and onboarding, and promotes a patient-first culture in a fast-paced hospital environment.