Respiratory Therapist Lead — Ventilator & Clinical Mentor

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 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