Respiratory Therapist I

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist I to provide essential respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under supervision. You will assess patients, develop care plans, monitor therapy responses, educate families, maintain records, and ensure equipment is functioning, while collaborating with physicians, nurses and the care team.

This full-time, on-site role requires an FL DOH RRT license and BLS certification, offering a dynamic, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or related field required.
• Florida DOH Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments.
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and management of respiratory conditions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
• Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.

Skills

BLS certification

Patient education

Education

Associate’s Degree or related field

Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH

Job description

Job Description - Respiratory Therapist I (2600042V)

Job Description

Respiratory Therapist I - ( 2600042V )

Description

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) 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.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced respiratory therapy treatments and procedures, including mechanical ventilation and critical care management.
• Assess patients' respiratory status and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patients' responses to therapy and make necessary adjustments.
• Educate patients and their families on respiratory care and management of respiratory conditions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.
• Ensure all respiratory therapy equipment is properly maintained and functioning.
• Adhere to all hospital policies and procedures, as well as regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree Related field
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days : Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday