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Job description
Respiratory Therapist - Women's and Children's Services
Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist will provide advanced respiratory care for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients within Women's and Children's services. Responsible for delivering high‑acuity clinical support, managing specialized respiratory equipment, and collaboration with physicians and nursing teams to ensure safe, evidence‑based care. The role requires technical proficiency, sound clinical judgment, and a strong commitment to patient and family education. Essential Functions Deliver and assess respiratory therapies for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients using independent clinical judgment. Manage ventilators and specialty devices in NICU, PICU, and adult med‑surg areas, ensuring competency within required timelines. Participate in high‑risk deliveries, neonatal resuscitation, rapid response, and code teams. Perform arterial, capillary, and line‑based blood gas sampling and analysis per policy. Document all care accurately in the EMR and maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Clean, assemble, and conduct safety checks on respiratory therapy equipment, including neonatal transport systems. Educate patients, families, and clinical staff on respiratory therapies, equipment, and care processes. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support care planning, patient stabilization, and transfers. Participate in department improvement initiatives, competency programs, and continuing education.
Qualifications
Associate Degree Registered Respiratory Therapist from FL DOH Certifications Required Advanced Certification (ACCS or NPS) OR Bachelors Degree Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Primary Location
Tampa
Work Locations
TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601 Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
Job
Respiratory
Organization
Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Night Job
Job Type
On Site Shift Hours: 7pm - 7am
Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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