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Respiratory Therapist Specialist

BayCare Health System

Safety Harbor, FLFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Safety Harbor, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

RRT + ACCSBLSACLS Within 30 DaysPALS Within 6 Months If PediatricNRP Within 6 Months If NeonatalAssociate's degree

Job overview

BayCare Health System is hiring a Respiratory Therapist Specialist. BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Specialist to provide advanced respiratory care in high-acuity settings, including emergency/trauma centers and intensive care units. This role involves demonstrating proficiency in complex respiratory interventions and serving as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within the department. The specialist will support clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Key focus areas include Deliver advanced respiratory care services under physician orders and hospital protocols., Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments., and Serve as a resource and mentor for team members..

Successful candidates bring Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion, RRT + ACCS (RRT‑ACCS), and RRT + ACCS Or RRT + NPS. Important skills include Coaching, Collaboration, and Problem Solving. Preferred (not required): Advanced Respiratory Assessment And Evaluation, Clinical Judgment In High-Acuity Settings, and Problem-Solving.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced Respiratory Assessment and EvaluationClinical Judgment in High-Acuity SettingsCoachingCollaborationProblem Solving

Qualifications

RRT + ACCSBLSACLS Within 30 DaysPALS Within 6 Months if PediatricNRP Within 6 Months if NeonatalTechnical Respiratory Therapy Program CompletionRRT + NPSRRT + RPFTRRT + Pulmonary Rehab CertificateRRT + BS Degree Meeting CAPs RequirementAssociate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Full job 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 newest Respiratory Therapist 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 - MCH

  • Location: Mease Countryside Hospital

  • 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 respiratory care in high-acuity settings including hospital-based and free-standing emergency/trauma centers, as well as neonatal, pediatric, and adult intensive care units. Demonstrates proficiency in complex respiratory interventions and serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within the department. Supports clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver advanced respiratory care services under physician orders and hospital protocols.

  • Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments.

  • Serve as a resource and mentor for team members.

Certification and Licensure Required

  • Adult Critical Care: RRT + ACCS (RRT-ACCS)

  • Mixed Care (Adult + Neonatal/Pediatric): RRT + ACCS or RRT + NPS

  • Neonatal/Pediatric ICU & Transport: RRT + NPS

  • Pulmonary Function Lab: RRT + RPFT

  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation: RRT + Pulmonary Rehab Certificate or RPFT

  • Blood Gas & CAPs: RRT + BS Degree meeting CAPs requirement

  • Additional Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

  • ACLS (within 30 days)

  • PALS (within 6 months if pediatric)

  • NRP (within 6 months if neonatal)

Education Required

  • Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion

  • Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Specific Skills Required

  • Advanced respiratory assessment and evaluation

  • Clinical judgment in high-acuity settings

  • Ability to mentor and collaborate within a team

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position Respiratory Therapist Specialist

Location Safety Harbor:Mease Countryside | Clinical | Full Time

Req ID 164540

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