Respiratory Assistant

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Assistant to perform respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostics under supervision. This role requires a Florida EMT or LPN license and a high school diploma or equivalent.

It involves on-site work at the Tampa campus with responsibilities around patient care and equipment handling. As a member of the Respiratory Care team, you will support a range of non-invasive procedures, manage supplies, and ensure equipment is cleaned, calibrated, and ready

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Florida EMT or LPN license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision.
• Distributes stock and equipment, cleans and calibrates equipment, and conducts daily rounds to return items.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Florida EMT License

Florida LPN License

Job description

Respiratory Assistant (260002Q8)

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 Assistant will have a State of Florida license (EMT or LPN) that allows for the basic care to be completed in the definition of their abilities and scope of their practice. 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; bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintenance of natural and artificial airways. These are non‑invasive procedures performed in non‑critical care areas, on patients of all ages, in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible for distributing stock, supplies and equipment to designated areas; cleaning, disinfecting, visual inspection, calibration and setup of biomedical and other electronic equipment as may be assigned; making daily rounds through each of the nursing care areas for retrieving and returning equipment to the Respiratory Care department; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and a valid license from one of the professions below:

• EMT – must have graduated from an EMT school and licensed as an EMT in the State of Florida.
• LPN – must have graduated from an LPN school and licensed as an LPN in the State of Florida.

Location

Primary Location: Tampa

Work Locations: TGH Main Campus 1, Tampa General Circle, Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site

Job Category

Respiratory