Respiratory Therapist - 134998

Respiratory Therapist

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 to join our Respiratory Team in Pinellas County. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community and seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers within the Tampa Bay area. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.

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.
• Performs diagnostic testing; and Emergency care/Adult critical care.
• Perform job duties which include regionally floating to different BayCare Hospitals as needed.

Position Details:

Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services

Location: Multiple Locations Available (Pinellas County)

Status: Full Time, Exempt: No

Shift Hours: 6:30PM - 7:00AM

Shift: Nights

Weekend Work: Every Other

On Call: No

BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including :

Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable)

Competitive pay and increased premium night shift differential

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 by Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals in 2025

Certifications and Licensures Required:

RRT (Respiratory Therapy License)

Active NBRC Credential for RRT

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

NRP (Neonatal) - within 6 months

ACLS (Cardiovascular) - within 6 months

PALS (Pediatric) - Preferred

Education Required:

Technical Respiratory Therapy

Associate's Respiratory Therapy - Preferred

Experience Required:

6 Months Respiratory

Specific Skills Required:

NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred.

Clinical skills appropriate to position

Computer skills appropriate to position

Collaborate and work with a team

Critical thinking skills

Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled