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. BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Respiratory Therapist NICU/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 Position Details Facility: BayCare 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
Nights (Shift 3) Weekend Work: Every Other On Call: No Remote Work: Never Job Summary 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. Responsibilities 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. Certification and Licensure Required Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS) Additional
BLS (Basic Life Support) ACLS (within 30 days) PALS (within 6 months) NRP (within 6 months) Education Required Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy Specific Skills Required 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