• Respiratory Therapist

    BayCare Health System (Clearwater, FL)


    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.

    Summary:

    Provides respiratory care to patients including hospital-based and free-standing emergency/trauma centers. Delivers respiratory care services under the order of the physician and in accordance with protocols established for facility, healthcare providers or the board and functions in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgement. Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.

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    **Required** **Education:** Technical Program Completion or Degree Specialization in Respiratory Therapy; Preferred **Education:** Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy.

    **Required** **Credentials:** RRT (Respiratory Therapy) - License; Active NBRC Credential for RRT; BLS (Basic Life Support); ACLS (Cardiovascular) - within 30 days of hire/transfer date; PALS (Pediatric) - within 6 months - if working in pediatric critical care; NRP (Neonatal) - within 6 months- if working in neonatal critical care.

     

    Required specific skills also include Advanced Respiratory assessment and evaluation; Perform diagnostic testing; and Emergency care/Adult critical care.

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    Facility:

    BayCare Health System, Respiratory Care Services-MPH

     

    Status:** **Full Time, Exempt: No

     

    Shift Hours:** **7a-7p

     

    Shift:** **Shift 1

     

    Shift 1 = Days, 2 = Evenings, 3 = Nights, 4 = Varies

     

    Weekend Work:** **Every 3rd

    On Call:** **No

    **How often will this team member be working remotely?** Never

    Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

    **Position** Respiratory Therapist - Clearwater FL

    **Location** Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Full Time

    **Req ID** 96055