Seasonal Respiratory Therapist

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

InterHealth Staffing is a for-profit staffing division of TGH committed to providing patients with excellent and compassionate care. Positions range from permanent clinical float roles (Full time or Part Time) to Seasonal 13-week assignments with significantly higher base pay. As the region’s leading safety net hospital, Tampa General is committed to providing area residents with world-class and compassionate health care ranging from the simplest to the most complex medical services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an Approved Respiratory Therapy Program with a Diploma or AAS Degree
• Certification by the National Board for Respiratory Care.
• Licensed by the state of Florida as a Respiratory Care Professional (CRT or RRT).
• Current BLS, PALS, NRP, ACLS and/or American Heart Airway Management certification.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree