Respiratory Therapist 2 at Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Pharmacological Administration, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, Respiratory Care, Physician Order Implementation, Patient Assessment, Treatment Monitoring, Protocol Recommendation, Emergency Procedures Initiation, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support, Pediatric Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
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. Education Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State Certified Respiratory Therapist or Registered Respiratory Therapist Certification 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) Work Experience 2 years of Respiratory Therapy experience required
Responsibilities
The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering treatments, diagnostic procedures, and pharmacological agents related to respiratory care as prescribed by a physician. This includes assessing patients, monitoring responses to treatment, recommending protocols, and initiating emergency procedures when necessary.
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