NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist

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
• Location: Varies
• Status: Full Time, Exempt:
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Shift: Nights (Shift
  3)
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

Provides advanced and specialized respiratory care in Neonatal ICU (Level IV), PICU, PCICU, Emergency and/or Trauma Services, and Transport Team. Demonstrates proficiency in complex respiratory interventions and treatment modalities for neonatal and pediatric patients. Serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within assigned areas. Supports clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient care.

• Deliver advanced respiratory care under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for NICU/PICU respiratory care.
• Provide coverage across multiple critical care settings as needed.

• Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
• Additional
  
  Certifications:
  
  
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (within 30 days)
• PALS (within 6 months)
• NRP (within 6 months)

• Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion
• Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

• Advanced neonatal and pediatric respiratory assessment
• 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 NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist

Location Clearwater:

Bay Care Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time

Req 119246