About this opportunity
Baycare lists this Reg NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist opportunity in tampa, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Reg NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist -
Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time
Description
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 newestRespiratory TherapistNICU/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
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)
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
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Worksite address
tampa, FL, 33646, US
Who can apply
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