Critical Care Respiratory Therapist: Ventilation & Weaning

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is seeking a respiratory therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians.

You will monitor ventilation, perform ABG sampling, document care, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds to support patient recovery. Responsibilities include oxygen/device management, airway care, teaching patients and families, and assisting with bronchoscopy.

Qualifications

• Education in Respiratory Therapy as required for NBRC credentialing
• Demonstrated ability to work under stress in acute care settings
• Excellent communication with patients, families and healthcare teams

Responsibilities

• Administer respiratory care procedures per physician orders
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and adjust as needed
• Manage ABG sampling and analysis
• Document care accurately and maintain plan of care
• Provide patient and family education
• Assist in bronchoscopy procedures as needed
• Wean patients from ventilation per protocol
• Participate in patient rounds and multidisciplinary teams

Skills

Under pressure

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

English fluency

Education

NBRC credentialing education

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Respiratory care equipment

Job description

Kindred Hospital Bay Area - St. Petersburg is seeking a respiratory therapist to provide safe, competent respiratory care as ordered by physicians.

You will monitor ventilation, perform ABG sampling, document care, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds to support patient recovery. Responsibilities include oxygen/device management, airway care, teaching patients and families, and assisting with bronchoscopy.