Respiratory Assistant

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

21d • Onsite

About The Position

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. The Respiratory Assistant will have a State of Florida license (EMT or LPN) that allows for the basic care to be completed in the definition of their abilities and scope of their practice. The Respiratory Care services include, but are not limited to, the following activities performed upon physician order: Therapeutic and diagnostic procedures performed with the use of medical gases and administration apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols; Administration of drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system; Bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation; Maintenance of natural and artificial airways. These are non-invasive procedures performed in non-critical care areas, on patients of all ages, in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital. Responsible for distributing stock, supplies and equipment to designated areas. Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, visual inspection, calibration and setup of biomedical and other electronic equipment as may be assigned. In addition, responsible for making daily rounds through each of the nursing care areas for retrieving and returning of equipment to the Respiratory Care department. Responsible for other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid EMT license in the State of Florida (graduated from EMT school)
• Valid LPN license in the State of Florida (graduated from LPN school)

Responsibilities

• Performs designated Respiratory Care and Pulmonary diagnostic procedures.
• Distributes stock, supplies and equipment to designated areas.
• Cleans, disinfects, visually inspects, calibrates, and sets up biomedical and other electronic equipment.
• Makes daily rounds through nursing care areas for retrieving and returning equipment to the Respiratory Care department.
• Performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using medical gases and administration apparatus, environmental control systems, humidification, and aerosols.
• Administers drugs and medications to the cardiopulmonary system.
• Performs bronchopulmonary drainage and breathing exercises.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Maintains natural and artificial airways.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED