Respiratory Therapy Educator — Clinical Education Leader

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental & vision benefits

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with 100% match on 3% to 9%

Employee stock purchase plan

Fertility and family building benefits

Education assistance

Paid time off

Employee health assistance fund

Job summary

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Educator to develop, implement, and oversee education programs for the department. You will partner with management to orient staff, plan curricula, and ensure cost-effective clinical education while maintaining hands-on patient care skills.

The role emphasizes policy review, clinical education, and coordination of learning opportunities across disciplines, with a focus on quality and safety in patient care.

Qualifications

• Current TN licensure RRT/RCP
• NBRC credential
• 3 years of relevant health care experience
• Preferred: Bachelors degree in Respiratory Therapy or Education
• Preferred: ACCS, NRP
• BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications within 30 days
• Extensive knowledge of respiratory therapy
• Knowledge of state, federal, and TJC regulations and standards relating to the principles and practices of respiratory therapy
• Knowledge of and ability to use various computer programs and applications
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Effective leadership abilities

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees formal/informal education processes and programs.
• Identifies and establishes clinical learning opportunities for students, staff, and professionals in health care disciplines.
• Oversees education and orientation processes for department staff.
• Determines types of educational activities for new procedures or equipment.
• Coordinates the evaluation of equipment for the department.
• Supports outreach through health promotion and education for community agencies.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates patient education programs across settings.
• Suggests curriculum revisions reflecting changes in respiratory care practice.
• Coordinates departmental N95 fitting.
• Performs duties of a staff RT during staffing shortages.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Leadership abilities

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Regulatory knowledge (state/federal/TJ

Education

Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or Education

Job description

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is seeking a Respiratory Therapy Educator to develop, implement, and oversee education programs for the department. You will partner with management to orient staff, plan curricula, and ensure cost-effective clinical education while maintaining hands-on patient care skills.

The role emphasizes policy review, clinical education, and coordination of learning opportunities across disciplines, with a focus on quality and safety in patient care.