Seasonal Respiratory Therapist

Tampa General Hospital; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital's InterHealth Staffing division seeks a Seasonal Respiratory Therapist for on-site assignments in Spring Hill, FL. The role involves administering respiratory therapies, following physician orders, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

Seasonal 13-week term with increased base pay is offered. Eligible candidates will have a Diploma/AAS in Respiratory Therapy, NBRC certification, Florida licensure (CRT or RRT), and current BLS/PALS/NRP/ACLS or equivalent

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree.
• NBRC certification and Florida license as Respiratory Care Professional (CRT or RRT).
• Current BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS or Airway Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures.
• Transcribe and implement orders from physicians.
• Assess, observe and monitor signs, symptoms and response to respiratory care treatments.
• Recommend and implement appropriate respiratory care procedures and protocols.
• Implement changes in treatment pursuant to physician orders.
• Assess and initiate emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery.
• Perform all other duties required.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Emergency care

Patient assessment

Education

Diploma or AAS in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Job Description - Seasonal Respiratory Therapist (260003WW)

Job Description

Seasonal Respiratory Therapist - ( 260003WW )

Description

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.

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

Spring Hill

Work Locations

TGH Spring Hill 10461 Quality Drive Spring Hill 34609

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Respiratory

Organization

InterHealth

Schedule

Full-time

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