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Job description
Reg Respiratory Therapist Season Pool
At 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 Details
Facility: BayCare Health System, Respiratory Service Care Float Team
Location: BayCare System Office West - Float Team
Status: Full Time
Shift: Nights (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM)
Weekend Requirements: Occasional
On Call: No
Remote: Never
Why 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.
Responsibilities
Provide 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 care
Seasonal team member floats to 5 regional hospitals (Nov-Mar)
Education
Technical Program Completion or Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Experience
Acute Care experience required
Required Credentials
Florida Respiratory Therapist (RRT) License
Active NBRC RRT Credential
BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS within 30 days of hire/transfer
Additional Credentials (If Applicable)
PALS within 6 months of hire/transfer for pediatric critical care assignments
NRP within 6 months of hire/transfer for neonatal critical care assignments
Required Skills
Advanced respiratory assessment and evaluation
Diagnostic testing
Emergency care
Adult critical care
Preferred Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Membership with AARC and/or Florida Society for Respiratory Care (FSRC)
RRT-ACCS credential
RRT-NPS credential
Make a Difference Every Day
At 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
Worksite address
clearwater beach, FL, 33767, US
Who can apply
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