W&C Respiratory Therapist - PRN

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tampa General Hospital is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for PRN coverage at the Tampa campus. You will perform advanced respiratory care, monitor patients, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires FL DOH RRT license, an Associate’s Degree, BLS, and NICU experience of 3+ years in a Level 3/4 center with NRP. On-site work in a busy tertiary care environment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree required.
• FL DOH Registered Respiratory Therapist license required.
• BLS certification required.
• NICU experience of 3 years minimum in a Level 3/4 center. NRP 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 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

Education

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Job Description - W&C Respiratory Therapist - PRN (260004B7)

Job Description

W&C Respiratory Therapist - PRN - ( 260004B7 )

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
• Registered Respiratory Therapist license from FL DOH
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• NICU experience of 3 years minimum in a Level 3/4 center. NRP required.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work : On Site

Job

Respiratory