Night Respiratory Therapist - Ventilation & Critical Care

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Crystal River area to support respiratory care procedures and monitoring per physician orders. The role involves assessing patients, administering therapies, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Night shifts are available at the TGH Crystal River location. A minimum of two years in respiratory therapy and Florida- or compact-state licensing are required.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Licensed as Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Makes informed care decisions based on assessments.
• Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration.
• Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time.
• Administers medications safely and documents appropriately.
• Monitors mechanical ventilation and maintains patient safety protocols.
• Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders.

Skills

Informed care decisions

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Crisis management

Education

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Crystal River area to support respiratory care procedures and monitoring per physician orders. The role involves assessing patients, administering therapies, and ensuring accurate documentation.

Night shifts are available at the TGH Crystal River location. A minimum of two years in respiratory therapy and Florida- or compact-state licensing are required.