Respiratory Therapist Specialist

Position Details Facility: BayCare Health System – Respiratory Service Care - MCH Location: Mease Countryside Hospital Status: Full Time, Exempt: No Shift Hours: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM Shift: Nights (Shift 3) Weekend Work: Every Other On Call: No Remote Work: Never Job Summary Provides advanced respiratory care in high-acuity settings including hospital-based and free-standing emergency/trauma centers, as well as neonatal, pediatric, and adult intensive care units. Demonstrates proficiency in complex respiratory interventions and serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within the department. Supports clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient care. Responsibilities Deliver advanced respiratory care services under physician orders and hospital protocols. Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments. Serve as a resource and mentor for team members. Certification and Licensure (Required) Adult Critical Care: RRT + ACCS (RRT-ACCS) Mixed Care (Adult + Neonatal/Pediatric): RRT + ACCS or RRT + NPS Neonatal/Pediatric ICU & Transport: RRT + NPS Pulmonary Function Lab: RRT + RPFT Pulmonary Rehabilitation: RRT + Pulmonary Rehab Certificate or RPFT Blood Gas & CAPs: RRT + BS Degree meeting CAPs requirement Additional Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (within 30 days) PALS (within 6 months if pediatric) NRP (within 6 months if neonatal) Education (Required) Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion Preferred : Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Specific Skills (Required) Advanced respiratory assessment and evaluation Clinical judgment in high-acuity settings Ability to mentor and collaborate within a team Critical thinking and problem-solving Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr BayCare Health System