Reg NICU-PICU-Transport Respiratory Specialist - 159925

Reg Nicu-Picu-Transport Respiratory Specialist

Why BayCare?

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 built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Respiratory Therapist NICU/PICU Specialist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community. We are looking for an individual 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

Position Details

• Facility: BayCare Health System Respiratory Service Care - SJHW&C
• Location: St. Josephs Womens and Children's
• 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 and specialized respiratory care in Neonatal ICU (Level IV), PICU, PCICU, Emergency and/or Trauma Services, and Transport Team. Demonstrates proficiency in complex respiratory interventions and treatment modalities for neonatal and pediatric patients. Serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within assigned areas. Supports clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for NICU/PICU respiratory care.
• Provide coverage across multiple critical care settings as needed.

Certification and Licensure Required

• Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
• Additional Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (within 30 days)
• PALS (within 6 months)
• NRP (within 6 months)

Education Required

• Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion
• Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Specific Skills Required

• Advanced neonatal and pediatric respiratory assessment
• Clinical judgment in high-acuity settings
• Ability to mentor and collaborate within a team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled