Respiratory Therapist 2

Tampa General Hospital•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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. Essential Functions Makes informed care decisions based on assessments. Communicates effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration. Adapts positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels. Collaborates with the team and supports group decisions. Provides timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately. Maintains a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment. Participates in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols. Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed. Performs and reports Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time. Follows respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment. Administers medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately. Cleans and sterilizes respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders. Monitors mechanical ventilation and environmental systems Demonstrates strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care. Actively contributes to process improvements and performs additional duties as needed

Requirements

Associate's Degree Respiratory Therapy
License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
Registered Respiratory Therapist or Certified Respiratory Therapist
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Advanced Life Support (ACLS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Pediatric Life Support (PALS)- American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required

Responsibilities

administration of pharmacological, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures
transcription and implementation of the written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care
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
assess and initiate emergency procedures
collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery
make informed care decisions based on assessments
communicate effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, physicians, and administration
adapt positively to change and resolves issues using appropriate channels
collaborate with the team and supports group decisions
provide timely, relevant information to supervisors and documents accurately
maintain a clean, safe environment and correctly uses personal protective equipment
participate in daily Patient Safety Huddles and follows patient safety protocols
demonstrate effective interpersonal skills across all age groups and seeks guidance when needed
perform and report Arterial Blood Gas procedures accurately and on time
follow respiratory protocols and maintains competency with ventilation equipment
administer medications safely, following policies, and documents appropriately
clean and sterilize respiratory equipment and sets up treatments per physician orders
monitor mechanical ventilation and environmental systems
demonstrate strong judgment in crisis management and emergency care
actively contribute to process improvements