Reg Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL. Join a large health system delivering respiratory care in a high-acuity setting with NICU and cardiac units.

Responsibilities include performing diagnostic testing, invasive and noninvasive procedures, and emergency respiratory support under physician orders. Requires RRT, NBRC certification, and active CPR with NRP/ACLS within 6 months; NICU/Pediatric experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 6 months of respiratory care experience.
• Active NBRC credential - RRT.
• CPR certification; NRP within 6 months; ACLS within 6 months; PALS as applicable.

Responsibilities

• D delivers Respiratory Care Services under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.
• Performs diagnostic testing and provides emergency/adult critical care.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric experience

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Advanced respiratory assessment

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.

BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest Respiratory Therapist who is passionate about providing outstanding customer service to our community at Morton Plant Hospital. 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.

• Open ‑ Heart Unit (CVICU) : Managed through the Morgan Heart Hospital, this unit handles open ‑ heart surgeries and cardiovascular critical care. It's highly active, conducting over 500 open-heart surgeries annually.
• Neuroscience/Neuro Unit : The Neurosciences Institute addresses complex neurological care (stroke, spine, neurovascular disorders)
• MICU (Medical ICU) : The hospital features a general Intensive Care Unit
• NICU (Neonatal ICU) : Level II NICU
• ER / Emergency Department :

Position Details

• Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services
• Location: Morton Plant Hospital
• Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: 6:30AM - 7:00PM
• Shift: Days
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

BayCare Offers a Competitive Total Reward Package Including

• Sign on Bonus and Relocation Bonus (if applicable)
• Competitive pay and increased premium night shift differential
• 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

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

Education

Required

• Technical Respiratory Therapy
• Associate's Respiratory Therapy

Experience

Required

• 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