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Why BayCare?

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 built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.

Position Details

+ **Facility:** BayCare Health System – Respiratory Service Care Float-HSS

+ **Location:** BayCare System Office West

+ **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

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

+ 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.

Certification and Licensure Required

+ **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)

Education Required

+ Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion

+ **Preferred:** Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Specific Skills Required

+ 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 Team

**Location** Clearwater:BayCare Sys Office West | Clinical | Full Time

**Req ID** 119215