Reg NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist

Reg NICU-PICU Respiratory Specialist - 130533

Tampa:

St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time

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 TherapistNICU/PICU Specialist 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 - SJHW&C
• Location:
  
  St. Josephs Womens and Children's
• Status:
  Full Time, Exempt:
  No
• Shift
  
  Hours:
  
  6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Shift: Nights (Shift
  3)
• On Call:
  No
• Remote Work:
  Never

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