Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist to provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients within Women’s and Children’s services. You will manage ventilators, perform arterial blood gas sampling, and collaborate with physicians and nursing teams to ensure safe, evidence‑based care.

In this role, you will educate patients and families, document in the EMR, and participate in department improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Requires a respiratory therapist with neonatal and pediatric expertise.
• Certification requirements include BLS, ACLS, PALS or higher ACCS/NPS or a bachelor’s degree.
• Proficiency with arterial and capillary blood gas sampling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in NICU, PICU, and related units.
• Manage ventilators and specialty devices with timely care.
• Participate in neonatal resuscitation, rapid response, and code teams.

Skills

Neonatal care

Pediatric care

Ventilator management

Blood gas analysis

EMR documentation

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilators

NICU equipment

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description - Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist (260002ZB)

Job Description

Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist - ( 260002ZB )

Description

Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist will provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients within Women’s and Children’s services. Responsible for delivering high‑acuity clinical support, managing specialized respiratory equipment, and collaboration with physicians and nursing teams to ensure safe, evidence‑based care. The role requires technical proficiency, sound clinical judgment, and a strong commitment to patient and family education.

Essential Functions

• Deliver and assess respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients using independent clinical judgment.
• Manage ventilators and specialty devices in NICU, PICU, and adult med‑surg areas, ensuring competency within required timelines.
• Participate in high‑risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, rapid response, and code teams.
• Perform arterial, capillary, and line‑based blood gas sampling and analysis per policy.
• Document all care accurately in the EMR and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Clean, assemble, and conduct safety checks on respiratory therapy equipment, including neonatal transport systems.
• Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on respiratory therapies, equipment, and care processes.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support care planning, patient stabilization, and transfers.
• Participate in department improvement initiatives, competency programs, and continuing education.

Certifications Required

• Advanced Certification (ACCS or NPS) OR Bachelors Degree
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Respiratory