Cluster Respiratory Therapist Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Cluster Respiratory Therapist
Req #1752
Tampa, FL, USA
Job Description
Posted Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Company Overview:

Quest, Inc. makes a difference in the lives of nearly 600 people each day. For over 60 years, Quest, Inc. has been committed to enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing a path to independence, community inclusion, and empowerment. We are a trusted name in offering compassionate, quality support services, and we invite you to be a part of our team. To see more of what Quest, Inc. has to offer, click here!

Company Values, Mission, and Vision:

At Quest, Inc., our mission is to help people with developmental disabilities experience a full life. We are guided by the vision to provide lifelong services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Benefits:

Quest, Inc. provides medical, dental, vision, accident, prescription drug, flexible spending accounts, vision, 401(K) with company match, PTO, life insurance, disability insurance, EAP and student loan repayment.
Responsibilities
Works as part of a team of physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals to manage client care to achieve optimal respiratory status
Completes an assessment of client’s respiratory needs based on referral
Develops a treatment plan for Respiratory Therapy to include type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, and medication and dosages, as approved by the physician
Develops and provides training to nursing staff on devices to improve respiratory health such as apnea monitors, suction machines, CPT vest, cough assist machines, portable suction, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, humidifiers, oxygen concentrators, e-tanks, nebulizers, and ventilators
Monitor client’s physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, oxygen saturation, and blood chemistry changes, and consult with RN, HCC, or DON if adverse reactions occur
Assesses client’s cardio-respiratory status on weekly basis
Monitors administration of oxygen and medicated aerosol therapy to manage and control breathing related abnormalities
Inspects, cleans, tests, and maintains respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs to equipment when necessary
Complete weekly inventory of respiratory supplies; maintain adequate number of supplies. Re-orders supplies as needed Available for on-call to address client respiratory emergencies
Ensures a safe environment to prevent injury to clients and staff
Completes evaluations and attends Habilitation Plans for clients receiving respiratory therapy Completes monthly progress notes and submits to the DON Completes progress notes on client respiratory treatments Reports to work during inclement weather to ensure client respiratory needs are addressed
Completes all other duties as assigned Qualifications Unrestricted registered or certified Respiratory Therapist required Associates degree required Bachelor’s degree preferred Florida Driver’s License with no more than two moving violations in the past three years Able to work in the US and not require Visa Sponsorship from our company now or in the future
Effectively communicate at all levels, write, and speak English using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling, understand and follow multi-steps written and verbal instructions
Use functional math, analyze, and assess data, and determine appropriate actions
Organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
Work independently without constant supervision and complete work tasks to completion
Gather and analyze information in crisis situations, and make immediate decisions
Problem-solve and use good judgement when making decisions
Conduct self in a professional and courteous manner
Keep information confidential and refrain from gossip, set appropriate professional boundaries with all staff
Proficiently use a computer and electronic medical records
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans
Job Details
Job Family
Nursing Staff
Pay Type
Hourly
Hiring Min Rate
22 USD
Hiring Max Rate
27 USD Download
Tampa, FL, USA .