Seasonal Respiratory Therapist

Tampa General Hospital, Inc.; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

InterHealth Staffing, a for-profit staffing division of Tampa General Hospital, seeks a Seasonal Respiratory Therapist for on-site work in Brooksville, FL. This 13-week assignment offers a higher base pay, with full-time schedule on Sunday through Saturday per rotation.

The Respiratory Therapist will administer pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care as prescribed, assess patients, implement protocols and collaborate with the care team to achieve optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Respiratory Therapy program with diploma or AAS.
• Licensed in Florida as CRT or RRT; NBRC certificate.
• Current BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS or AH airway management certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care as prescribed.
• Transcribe and implement physician orders; monitor signs and responses.
• Assess patients and collaborate with the care team to ensure effective outcomes.

Education

Diploma or AAS in Respiratory Therapy

NBRC certification & Florida license (CRT or RRT)

Job description

Seasonal Respiratory Therapist (2600034B)

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regime prescribed by a physician. The transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care. Proper assessment, observation and monitoring of signs and symptoms, general behavior, and general physical response to respiratory care treatments and diagnostic testing. Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols based on observed abnormalities. Implement changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a physician. The ability to assess and initiate emergency procedures. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery to achieve desired patient outcomes. Performs all other duties required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care. Licensed by the state of Florida as a Respiratory Care Professional (CRT or RRT). Current BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS and/or American Heart Airway Management certification.

Primary Location

TGH Brooksville 17240 Cortez Boulevard Brooksville 34601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Respiratory

Organization

InterHealth

Schedule

Full-time

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