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BayCare Health System

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

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Job Description

Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. 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 that's built on a foundation of 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 at Mease Countryside Hospital. 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 Care Services +
  • Location:
  • Mease Countryside +
  • Status:
  • Full Time, Exempt:
    No +
  • Shift Hours:
  • 6:30PM
  • 7:00AM +
  • Shift:
  • Nights +
  • Weekend Work:
  • Every Other +
  • On Call:
  • No •BayCare offers a competitive total reward package including•: + Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable) + Competitive pay and increase •premium night shift differential•.
+ Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) and Paid Time Off + Tuition reimbursement Program + 401k match and additional yearly contribution + Yearly performance merit appraisals and team award bonus + Community discounts and more + Listed by Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals in 2024 The Respiratory Therapist is a clinical professional who utilizes the department's scope of services to access, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care as an integral member of the healthcare team.
  • Responsibilities Include:
  • + Delivers Respiratory Care Services under the order of the physician and in accordance with protocols established by the hospital, other health care providers, or the board and functions in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgment.
+ Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight. + Perform diagnostic testing; and Emergency care/Adult critical care
  • Certifications and Licensures Required:
  • + RRT (Respiratory Therapy License) + Active NBRC Credential for
RRT + CPR
(Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) + NRP (Neonatal)
  • within 6 months + ACLS (Cardiovascular)
  • within 6 months + PALS (Pediatric)
  • Preferred
  • Education Required:
  • + Technical Respiratory Therapy + Associate's Respiratory Therapy
  • Preferred
  • Experience Required:
  • + 6 Months Respiratory
  • Specific Skills Required:
  • + NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred.
+ Clinical skills appropriate to position + Computer skills appropriate to position + Collaborate and work with a team + Critical thinking skills + Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations Please apply if you are looking for an amazing career opportunity, the chance to be part of an amazing team, and a great place to work! _Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled_
  • Position
  • Respiratory Therapist
  • Location
Safety Harbor:
Mease Countryside | Clinical | Full Time
  • Req ID
  • 170585