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Job description
At BayCare, we are proud to be one of the largest healthcare employers in the Tampa Bay area. Our network includes 16 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.
nWe're currently seeking experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists to join our Seasonal Respiratory Float Team and provide care across multiple BayCare hospitals during the high-volume respiratory season. The position supports regional staffing needs from November through March , offering the opportunity to gain experience across a variety of clinical environments while making an impact where patients need you most.
nPosition Details
nBayCare Health System Respiratory Care Float Team
n?? Full-Time Days | 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM
n?? Float assignments throughout the Tampa Bay region
n? No On-Call Requirements
n? Adult Critical Care, Emergency Care & Diagnostic Testing
n? Collaborative Team Environment
nSeasonal Float Team Commitments
nAs a member of the Seasonal Respiratory Float Team, you'll serve as a staffing resource across five BayCare facilities and help ensure exceptional patient care throughout the winter respiratory season.
nParticipating therapists may choose from several commitment levels:
n3 Shifts Per Week
nnnMinimum 6 weekend shifts during the season
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nnWork 1 major winter holiday and 1 holiday eve
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nn1 hard-to-staff shift commitment
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n n2 Shifts Per Week
nnnMinimum 6 weekend shifts during the season
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nnWork 1 major winter holiday and 1 holiday eve
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nn1 hard-to-staff shift commitment
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n n1 Shift Per Week
nnnMinimum 2 weekend shifts during the season
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nnWork 1 major winter holiday and 1 holiday eve
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nn1 hard-to-staff shift commitment
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n nThe seasonal team will support multiple facilities throughout the region, including assignments that may include major BayCare hubs such as Morton Plant, Mease Countryside, Winter Haven Hospital, and St. Joseph's Main.
nResponsibilities:
nnnProvide respiratory care services to patients in hospital-based and freestanding emergency/trauma centers
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nnAdminister respiratory therapies under physician orders and established clinical protocols
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nnPerform advanced respiratory assessments and evaluations
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nnDeliver emergency and adult critical care respiratory interventions
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nnConduct diagnostic respiratory testing and monitoring
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nnPerform noninvasive and invasive respiratory procedures with minimal oversight
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nnExercise sound clinical judgment during unsupervised patient interactions
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nnCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure the highest level of patient care
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nnSeasonal team member floats to 5 regional hospitals (Nov-Mar)
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n nQualifications
nRequired
nnnFlorida Respiratory Therapist License
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nnActive NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credential
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nnAcute Care Experience
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nnBLS Certification
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nnACLS within 30 days of hire
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n nPreferred
nnnAssociate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
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nnAARC and/or FSRC Membership
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nnRRT-ACCS Credential
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nnRRT-NPS Credential
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n nWhy BayCare?
nOur Respiratory Therapists are valued members of the patient care team and play a critical role in delivering high-quality respiratory care across BayCare facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your clinical experience, work alongside outstanding healthcare professionals, and support patients throughout the Tampa Bay community during respiratory season.
nInterested?
nWe'd love to connect with experienced Florida RRTs who are looking to make a meaningful impact this season.
nBayCare Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.
nPosition Registered Respiratory Therapist Seasonal Pool
nLocation Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time
nReq ID
Worksite address
clearwater, FL, 34623, US
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