Respiratory Therapist - Ambulatory Clinics

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for Ambulatory Clinics to perform designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision, following department protocols.

Responsibilities include therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, drug administration to the cardiopulmonary system, ventilatory support, bronchopulmonary drainage, pulmonary rehab, CPR, and airway maintenance in both critical and non-critical care areas.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 2 year respiratory care program.
• Licensed as RRT in the state of Florida with active credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures per protocols.
• Administer medications to the cardiopulmonary system as ordered.
• Provide ventilatory support and life-systems management in various care areas.
• Assist with bronchopulmonary drainage, pulmonary rehabilitation, CPR, and airway maintenance.

Education

2 Year Respiratory Care Program

Florida RRT license

Job description

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist - Ambulatory Clinics (26000163)

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.

Qualifications

• Completion of 2 Year Respiratory Care Program
• Licensed as RRT in the State of Florida and active credential for RRT.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Respiratory

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday