Tampa General Hospital

Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Tampa General Hospital  •  Tampa, FL (Remote)  •  4 days ago
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Job Description

Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist-(260002ZA)

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
Tampa33601
Eligible for Remote WorkOn Site

Job

Respiratory

Organization

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Night Job

Job Type

On Site
Shift Hours7pm - 7am

Job Posting

Aug 6, 2026, 8:55:10 PM
Tampa General Hospital

About Tampa General Hospital

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.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
tgh.org
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