Lead Respiratory Therapist

VUMC

4 days ago

United StatesFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Lead Respiratory Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

depth level of knowledge within a professional area and working knowledge of other areas. Team Interaction: May lead mid

sized projects; coaches and guides team members. Core Capabilities: Supporting Colleagues:

Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.

Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.

Requirements

Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.

Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.

Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:

Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.

Benefits & Compensation

being and professional growth. Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Vanderbilt University Medical Center as a Lead Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary careVentilator managementArterial punctureBlood gas analysisAirway managementChest physiotherapyPulse oximetryAerosolized medicationEKGStaff schedulingPatient careClinical leadershipEmergency response

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Respiratory Therapist at VUMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at VUMC is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiopulmonary care, Ventilator management, Arterial puncture, Blood gas analysis, Airway management, Chest physiotherapy, Pulse oximetry, Aerosolized medication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Lead Respiratory Therapist assists the Respiratory Director in leading the team and ensuring the efficient delivery of cardiopulmonary services. Responsibilities include performing advanced respiratory procedures, managing staff assignments, and providing direct patient care under medical superv...

Benefits package: Health insurance, Disability insurance, Retirement plan, Wellness offerings. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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