POOL Respiratory Therapist 3 - 7am-7pm

Tampa General Hospital; Lincoln Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to perform respiratory care and diagnostic procedures. Responsibilities include managing patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and performing critical care tasks. Qualified candidates must have relevant education and licensure, with experience in hospital settings preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year Respiratory Care Program and certification as CRT-RE, CRT-MRE, or RRT.
• Licensed as RRT in Florida with active credential and 4 years of hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Manage and treat patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies.
• Provide ventilatory support and maintenance of life support systems.

Skills

Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures with medical gases

Administration of drugs to the cardiopulmonary system

Ventilatory support and life support systems management

Bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises

Pulmonary rehabilitation

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Education

Completion of a 2-year Respiratory Care Program

Approved bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Active RRT credential in Florida

Job description

Job Description - POOL Respiratory Therapist 3 - 7am-7pm (250002E0)

Job Summary

The Respiratory Therapist performs designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision, following protocols established by the department and hospital. Responsibilities include treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies and abnormalities. Services include, but are not limited to:

• Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases, environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols
• Administration of drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system
• Ventilatory support, including maintenance and management of life support systems
• Bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises
• Pulmonary rehabilitation
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Maintenance of natural and artificial airways

Procedures are performed in critical and non-critical care areas, on patients of all ages, aligned with Tampa General Hospital's mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2-year Respiratory Care Program and certification as CRT-RE, CRT-MRE, or RRT, with NBRC requirements for RRT
• Approved bachelor’s degree, credential, or equivalent
• Licensed as RRT in Florida with active credential and 4 years of hospital experience

Primary Location

Tampa, TGH Main Campus, 1 Tampa General Circle, Tampa, 33601

Work Location

On Site

Job

Respiratory

Organization