Respiratory Therapy Specialist Float

Why Bay Care?

At Bay Care, 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.

Bay Care 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.

• Facility: Bay Care Health System – Respiratory Service Care Float-HSS

• Location: Varies - All Locations Available

• 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

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.

• 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.

• 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)

• Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion

• Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

• 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

Location Clearwater:

Bay Care Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time

Req 119217