The Respiratory Assistant performs designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist or designee, following all department and hospital protocols to support the treatment, management, control, diagnostic evaluation, and care of patients with cardiopulmonary deficiencies or abnormalities.

Essential Functions

Perform designated respiratory care and pulmonary diagnostic procedures under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist or designee and in accordance with hospital and departmental protocol.
Carry out therapeutic and diagnostic tasks involving medical gases, humidification, aerosols, and administration apparatus as ordered by a physician.
Administer cardiopulmonary medications and treatments, including bronchopulmonary drainage, breathing exercises, and CPR, within scope of licensure.
Maintain natural and artificial airways, ensuring proper function, safety, and alignment with patient care plans.
Distribute stock, supplies, and respiratory equipment to designated areas to ensure readiness and availability for clinical staff.
Clean, disinfect, visually inspect, calibrate, and set up biomedical and respiratory equipment, following established safety and infection-control procedures.
Conduct daily rounds through nursing units to retrieve, return, and organize respiratory equipment for departmental use.
Perform additional duties as assigned, supporting overall department operations and contributing to patient-centered care.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

License/Registration - Issued by Florida or Compact State

FL Practical Nurse
Paramedic

Certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Red Cross (ARC) or American Heart Association (AHA)

Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers. Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions. TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s. TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.

Respiratory Assistant

Respiratory Assistant

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