POOL Respiratory Therapist 3 - 7am-7pm

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospital in Tampa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care and diagnostic procedures. This role involves working under supervision to manage various therapeutic techniques aimed at enhancing patient outcomes in both critical and non-critical environments.

Qualifications

• Licensed as RRT in the State of Florida.
• Achieved CRT-RE, CRT-MRE or RRT status.
• 4 years of progressive hospital experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases.
• Maintain and manage life support systems.
• Administer drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system.

Skills

Patient care

Respiratory therapy techniques

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Respiratory Care or equivalent

Completion of 2 Year Respiratory Care Program

Job description

Job Summary

Respiratory Therapist performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures, under the supervision of a Respiratory Care Coordinator or designee, in accordance with protocols and procedures established by the department and hospital, in the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with deficiencies and abnormalities associated with the cardiopulmonary system. The Respiratory Care services include, but are not limited to, the following activities performed upon physician order: Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures performed with the use of medical gases and administration apparatus, 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. These procedures are performed in critical care and non-critical care areas, on patients of all ages, in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

• Completion of 2 Year Respiratory Care Program and has achieved CRT-RE, CRT-MRE or RRT status and completion of NBRC requirements for RRT.
• Must have approved bachelor’s degree, or approved credential, or other approved degree.
• Licensed as RRT in the State of Florida and active credential for RRT. 4 years of progressive hospital experience.