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Respiratory Therapist 2

Tampa General Hospital

#BLS #ACLS #PALS #Respiratory Therapist #NRP #Arterial Blood Gas #Patient safety #Diagnostic procedures #Personal protective equipment

Quick overview

The Respiratory Therapist is responsible for administering diagnostic and therapeutic respiratory care procedures as prescribed by a physician. They must monitor patient responses, manage mechanical ventilation, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must hold an Associate’s degree in Respiratory Therapy and possess a valid Florida or Compact State license as a Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist. Additionally, 2 years of experience and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.

associate degreeInterpersonal skillsMedication administrationPatient safetyPatient assessmentCrisis managementMechanical ventilationEmergency proceduresClinical documentationEquipment sterilizationDiagnostic testingRespiratory carePulmonary rehabilitationArterial blood gas proceduresVentilation equipment maintenance

Job 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.
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.

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