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.
Position Details
Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Service Care Float-HSS
Location: BayCare System Office West
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.
Provide coverage across multiple care settings as needed.
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 Therapy Specialist - Float Team
Location Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time
Req ID 119215