Respiratory Therapist Assistant (Student) - Pool - Bayfront Hospital, St. Petersburg, Florida

Location: Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital - St. Petersburg, Florida

Shift: Pool - Varies 

About Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital
Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. A teaching medical center, the 480-bed hospital’s areas of expertise include heart and vascular, digestive health, orthopedics, surgical services, robotic surgery, rehabilitation, neurosciences, maternity care, emergency services and trauma care. The hospital’s Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County. Home to the Center for Women and Babies, the hospital offers full obstetrical services, and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, is one of Florida’s 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve.

Job Overview

The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for performing multiple duties that require an expertise in the assembly, transport, disinfection, calibration and troubleshooting of Respiratory Related Equipment. The Respiratory Assistant works under the direction of a Licensed Respiratory Therapist. The Respiratory Therapist Assistant is responsible for maintain an appropriate level of equipment in the various respiratory work areas and assisting the Respiratory Therapists and physician with various procedures and tasks, as directed. The position may assist in training new Respiratory Therapy Assistants or Student Respiratory Therapists on routine therapy assistant functions.

Essential Functions

• Maintain the supply of medical gas cylinders in the respiratory department, and all related areas.
• Restocks supplies, retrieves equipment and re-processes equipment as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate levels of equipment in the various respiratory care work areas.
• Performs routine assembly, maintenance, cleaning, and calibration of various types of respiratory care equipment.
• Follows standard precautions. Adheres to Hand Hygiene and PPE procedures.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
• Transports equipment between in-patient units and procedure areas as directed by a Respiratory Therapist.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings/summits.
• Completes required education and training as needed.
  Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal,state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Consistently usestime and resources effectively and efficiently.
• Performs all other assigned duties.

Education/Training

• Respiratory Care student currently enrolled in an accredited Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program at a college or university affiliated with the organization.
• Proof of continued enrollment in accredited pre-licensure, professional respiratory care program with no break in enrollment.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare provider certification.
• Obtains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health within three months post-graduation.

Experience
Concurrent enrollment in an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences pre-licensure program not to exceed three months post-graduation.