Respiratory Therapist - Nights

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

13d

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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy
• License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State
• Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered 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 physician's orders
• Assessment, observation, and monitoring of patient response to treatments
• Recommendation and implementation of respiratory care procedures and protocols
• Implementation of changes in treatment based on physician's orders
• Initiation of emergency procedures
• Collaboration with other professional disciplines

What This Job Offers

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