PRN Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist- $1,595-$1,650/weekly after taxes

We are looking for highly professional, reliable, and dedicated Respiratory Therapist's to join our team! As a Respiratory Therapist with our agency, you will work at our client facilities in the Tampa FL, area to help fulfill the care requirements of patients. This opportunity awaits a motivated and ambitious professional Respiratory Therapist.

Required Qualifications* Active FL CRT or RRT License & NBRC certification* BLS & ACLS certs required before start date* 1 year of recent experience in a hospital or LTAC setting

Benefits: * 13-week assignment | 36-hours guaranteed weekly* All-inclusive rate with maximum per-diem pay out per shift/week, so you get to keep more of the money you earn! * EPIC EMR * 24/7 support from agency staff with 25 years' experience in the staffing industry* Free CEU'S* Mobile friendly profile

Duties

• Assess patients' respiratory status through comprehensive evaluation of vital signs, lung sounds, and oxygenation levels.
• Administer respiratory therapies such as nebulizers, oxygen therapy, and medication delivery with precision and care.
• Manage ventilators and airway devices for patients in ICU, PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit), OR (Operating Room), and emergency settings.
• Monitor patient responses to treatments, adjusting therapy plans based on physiology knowledge and medical terminology understanding.
• Perform patient assessments to determine the need for airway management or advanced respiratory interventions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for inpatient and outpatient populations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of treatments, vital signs, medication administration, and clinical observations in compliance with hospital protocols.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations involving airway compromise or respiratory distress, utilizing basic life support skills and critical care experience.
• Support hospital initiatives at Level I Trauma Centers or Level II trauma centers by providing specialized respiratory services during trauma resuscitations.

Skills

• Extensive knowledge of hospital medicine, critical care procedures, and emergency medicine protocols.
• Proficiency in ventilator management, airway management techniques, and pulmonology principles.
• Strong understanding of physiology and anatomy relevant to respiratory function across diverse patient populations.
• Experience working in ICU environments with acute care responsibilities; PICU experience is highly valued.
• Ability to perform patient assessment efficiently while demonstrating excellent clinical judgment.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medication administration processes, and vital signs monitoring.
• Experience in both inpatient hospital settings—including Geriatrics—and outpatient clinics or outpatient pulmonary programs.
• Knowledge of Level I trauma center operations and Level II trauma center requirements is advantageous.
• Competence in handling pediatric patients with specialized needs in pediatrics or neonatal units when required. This PRN Respiratory Therapist role is ideal for dedicated professionals eager to apply their skills flexibly across a variety of challenging clinical environments while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes every day!