Registered Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; St. Joseph's; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Annual merit bonuses

Community discounts

Top 100 Hospitals recognition

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at St. Joseph's Hospital Main to join a skilled care team. The role provides care within Cardiac Surgical Unit, Emergency Center, and Pediatrics, with night shifts and every-other weekend availability.

The position requires active RRT licensure and NBRC credential, CPR, and ACLS/NRP/PALS within 6 months, with preferred NICU/Pediatric experience and strong teamwork. BayCare offers a competitive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• RRT license (Respiratory Therapist) required.
• NBRC credential required for RRT.
• CPR, NRP, ACLS, PALS within 6 months preferred.
• NICU/Pediatric experience preferred.
• Strong clinical skills and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Delivers respiratory care under physician orders per hospital protocols.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with supervision as needed.
• Conducts diagnostic testing and supports emergency/critical care.

Skills

RRT License

NBRC Credential

CPR

NRP

ACLS

PALS

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

Technical Respiratory Therapy

Associate's Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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.

Why BayCare?

St. Joseph’s Hospitals Foundation inspires the community to engage in philanthropic opportunities to invest in the unique brand of care found at St. Joseph’s Hospitals. Community support for St. Joseph’s reflects the trust and reliance generations of patients have had with us, preserving our rich tradition of compassionate care while fueling innovation and medical excellence. At St. Joseph's Hospital you will get to work with a highly motivated team of Advanced Care Practitioners who are leading members of the resuscitation team. All therapists will rotate through various specialized areas such as: Cardiac Surgical Unit, Level II Trauma Center, Emergency Center which specializes in pediatrics and Level II trauma, and Pediatrics. Dedicated department educator providing competencies monthly and generous pay-for-skills program where Therapists are paid annually for the various skills they achieve.

Position Details

• Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services
• Location: St. Joseph's Hospital Main
• Status: Part Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: 6:30PM - 7:00AM
• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

BayCare Offers a Competitive Total Reward Package Including

• Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
• Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision) and Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement Program
• 401k match and additional yearly contribution
• Yearly performance merit appraisals and team award bonus
• Community discounts and more
• Listed by Watson Health Top 100 Hospitals in 2025

The Respiratory Therapist is a clinical professional who utilizes the department's scope of services to access, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care as an integral member of the healthcare team.

Responsibilities Include

• Delivers Respiratory Care Services under the order of the physician and in accordance with protocols established by the hospital, other health care providers, or the board and functions in situations of unsupervised patient contact requiring individual judgment.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.
• Perform diagnostic testing; and Emergency care/Adult critical care

Certifications and Licensures

Required

• RRT (Respiratory Therapy License)
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• NRP (Neonatal) - within 6 months
• ACLS (Cardiovascular) - within 6 months
• PALS (Pediatric)

Preferred Education

• Technical Respiratory Therapy
• Associate's Respiratory Therapy -

Preferred Experience

• 6 Months Respiratory

Specific Skills

Required

• NICU and Pediatric experience is preferred.
• Clinical skills appropriate to position
• Computer skills appropriate to position
• Collaborate and work with a team
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled