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Reg Respiratory Therapist Season Pool
Job Description
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 ActiveNBRC 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/DisabledCareer Insights for Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$61,904 / year median in Florida
+12% projected growth