Advanced Respiratory Therapist – Ambulatory Care

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for ambulatory services in Tampa to provide designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision.

You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree, FL DOH RRT license, and BLS/ACLS certifications, and will work full-time on-site at the main campus with regular weekday

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH must be current.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardio Life Support (ACLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and adjust as needed.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory care and management of conditions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for integrated care.
• Ensure respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Adhere to hospital policies, procedures and regulatory standards.

Skills

Care planning

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate's degree

RRT license (FL DOH)

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Tampa General Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for ambulatory services in Tampa to provide designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision.

You will administer therapies, monitor responses, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate holds an Associate's degree, FL DOH RRT license, and BLS/ACLS certifications, and will work full-time on-site at the main campus with regular weekday