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Registered Respiratory Therapist
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
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Tampa, United States
Location
Tampa
Posted
June 20, 2026
Commute
Local Area
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Job Description
Summary The James A Haley VA Healthcare System is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to join the Medicine and Respiratory Care service. The role is characterized by a high degree of autonomy and technical expertise, as the incumbent will be responsible for a broad scope of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in both acute and post-acute care settings. Responsibilities Major Duties: - Performs as a member of the medical emergency/rapid response team, providing airway management and manual/mechanical ventilatory life support. - Executes complex tasks such as endotracheal intubation, arterial and venous sampling, and arterial line placement/management. - Conducts and interprets basic and advanced pulmonary function tests, including plethysmography, diffusion capacity, and metabolic testing. - Identifies indications and hazards while providing clinical monitoring and role-specific support during diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopic proced...