Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory Therapist - 136347

At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network consists of 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers and thousands of physicians. With the support of more than 30,000 team members, we promote a forward-thinking philosophy that's built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community at BayCare Alliant Hospital. BayCare Alliant Hospital is licensed as a 48-bed long term acute care specialty hospital and accredited by The Joint Commission. Alliant offers a multi-disciplinary, family-centered approach to extended care, with physicians, nursing and other health care specialists working together toward the best possible recovery for patients.

Why BayCare?

• Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) and Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance merit appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• Listed as Top Places to Work 2024

Position Details:

• Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services
• Location: BayCare Alliant
• Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: 6:30AM - 7:00PM
• Shift: Days
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

The Respiratory Therapist is a clinical professional who utilizes the department's scope of services to access, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care as an integral member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities Include:

• Delivers Respiratory Care Services under the order of the physician and in accordance with protocols established by the hospital, other health care providers, or the board and functions in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgment.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.
• Perform diagnostic testing; and Emergency care/Adult critical care

Certifications and Licensures Required:

• RRT (Respiratory Therapy License)
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• NRP (Neonatal) - within 6 months
• ACLS (Cardiovascular)
• PALS (Pediatric) - Preferred

Education Required:

• Technical Respiratory Therapy
• Associate's Respiratory Therapy - Preferred

Experience Required:

• 6 Months Respiratory

Specific Skills Required:

• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Collaborate and work with a team
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations

Please apply if you are looking for an amazing career opportunity, the chance to be part of an amazing team, and a great place to work!

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