Respiratory Therapist 3

Tampa General Hospital

5 days ago

Tampa, FloridaFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Tampa General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Issued by Florida or Compact State Registered Respiratory Therapist Certifications 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 Four (4) years of Respiratory Therapy experience required

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Tampa General Hospital as a Respiratory Therapist.

Key Skills

Respiratory therapyVentilator managementArterial blood gasPatient assessmentEmergency proceduresCritical careMedication administrationEquipment sterilizationPatient safetyInterpersonal skillsClinical documentationAdult critical carePediatric careNeonatal care

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent technical credentials and possess a Florida or Compact State license. A minimum of four years of respiratory therapy experience and current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NRP certifications are required.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Respiratory Therapist 3 at Tampa General Hospital a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Respiratory Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Tampa General Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Tampa, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Respiratory therapy, Ventilator management, Arterial blood gas, Patient assessment, Emergency procedures, Critical care, Medication administration, Equipment sterilization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

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

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