Registered Respiratory Therapist

Reg Respiratory Therapist Season PoolAt BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Supported by more than 30,000 team members, we are committed to providing compassionate care built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.Position DetailsFacility: BayCare Health System, Respiratory Service Care Float TeamLocation: BayCare System Office West - Float TeamStatus: Full TimeShift: Nights (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)Weekend Requirements: OccasionalOn Call: NoRemote: NeverWhy BayCare?Our Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the patient care team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality respiratory care across BayCare facilities. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills while working in a collaborative environment focused on exceptional patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesProvide respiratory care services to patients in hospital-based and freestanding emergency/trauma centers.Administer respiratory therapies under physician orders and established clinical protocols.Perform advanced respiratory assessments and evaluations.Deliver emergency and adult critical care respiratory interventions.Conduct diagnostic respiratory testing and monitoring.Perform noninvasive and invasive respiratory procedures with minimal oversight.Exercise sound clinical judgment during unsupervised patient interactions.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of patient careSeasonal team member floats to 5 regional hospitals (Nov-Mar)EducationTechnical Program Completion or Degree in Respiratory TherapyExperienceAcute Care experience requiredRequired CredentialsFlorida Respiratory Therapist (RRT) LicenseActive NBRC RRT CredentialBLS (Basic Life Support)ACLS within 30 days of hire/transferAdditional Credentials (If Applicable)PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer for pediatric critical care assignmentsNRP within 6 months of hire/transfer for neonatal critical care assignmentsRequired SkillsAdvanced respiratory assessment and evaluationDiagnostic testingEmergency careAdult critical carePreferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Respiratory TherapyMembership with AARC and/or Florida Society for Respiratory Care (FSRC)RRT-ACCS credentialRRT-NPS credentialMake a Difference Every DayAt BayCare, we believe in empowering our team members with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to thrive. If you're looking to advance your respiratory career while making a meaningful impact on patients throughout the Tampa Bay region, we'd love to hear from you.Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled