Job Summary
The Respiratory Therapist is entrusted with providing diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care to patients. This role encompasses monitoring mechanical ventilation and executing arterial blood gas tests. The therapist actively collaborates with the healthcare team to carry out physician-prescribed treatments and is prepared to initiate emergency protocols as needed.
Responsibilities
- Administer diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care.
- Monitor patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Perform arterial blood gas procedures.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to execute treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Initiate emergency respiratory care procedures when required.
Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Respiratory Therapy.
- Valid Florida or Compact State license as a Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in the field.
- Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP.
Tampa General Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
