The Respiratory Extern is a non-licensed clinical support role. The position functions under the oversight of a Respiratory Therapist or designee. The role supports respiratory care services and related patient-facing and technical areas as appropriate for the facility. The position may have exposure to respiratory equipment, supplies, and patient care environments. Work is performed in collaboration with the Respiratory Care Department. All activities align with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Essential Functions

Perform non-licensed clinical support activities under the supervision of a Respiratory Therapist or designee in accordance with departmental policies
Support respiratory care operations by assisting with patient flow, preparation of care areas, and general department readiness
Assist with the handling, transport, and availability of respiratory equipment and supplies throughout designated clinical areas
Participate in cleaning, disinfecting, inspecting, and preparing respiratory and related biomedical equipment following established safety and infection-control standards
Distribute stock, supplies, and respiratory equipment to designated areas to ensure readiness and availability for clinical staff
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

Work Experience

Currently enrolled in a Respiratory Program

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 Extern

Respiratory Extern

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