Senior Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care & Ventilation

Tampa General Hospital; Florida; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 to administer pharmacological and diagnostic respiratory care per physician orders. You will assess, monitor, and implement treatments, document findings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include ABG testing, ventilation management, medication administration, safety adherence, and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in respiratory therapy required.
• Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist (RT/CRT) license in Florida or Compact State.
• Minimum 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Make informed care decisions based on assessments.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, physicians and staff.
• Adapt positively to change and resolve issues through proper channels.
• Collaborate with the team and support group decisions.
• Provide timely, relevant information to supervisors and document accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and use PPE correctly.
• Participate in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follow safety protocols.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills across age groups and seek guidance when needed.
• Perform and report Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time.
• Follow respiratory protocols and maintain competency with ventilation equipment.
• Administer medications safely, following policies, and document appropriately.
• Clean and sterilize respiratory equipment and set up treatments per orders.
• Monitor mechanical ventilation and environmental systems.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in crisis management and emergency care.
• Contribute to process improvements and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety protocols

Education

Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Tools

Ventilation equipment

Job description

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Respiratory Therapist 2 to administer pharmacological and diagnostic respiratory care per physician orders. You will assess, monitor, and implement treatments, document findings, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include ABG testing, ventilation management, medication administration, safety adherence, and continuous process improvements in a fast-paced hospital setting.