Reg Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; Plant City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, where you will play a vital role in patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values trust, dignity, and respect. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality respiratory care services, collaborating with a dedicated healthcare team, and utilizing your critical thinking skills to provide exceptional patient assessments and evaluations. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and thrive in a compassionate setting, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow your career while contributing to a culture of inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• RRT License and active NBRC credential required.
• 6 months of experience in respiratory therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care services under physician orders.
• Perform diagnostic testing and emergency care.

Skills

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Advanced Respiratory Assessment

Education

Technical Respiratory Therapy Degree

Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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 that’s built on a foundation of trust, dignity, respect, responsibility and clinical excellence.

We are currently looking for our newest Registered Respiratory Therapist to work at South Florida Baptist Hospital. At South Florida Baptist Hospital, quality of service is what sets us apart. Since 1953, South Florida Baptist Hospital has been a trusted community hospital for all health and wellness needs, and was built on quality, compassionate care. A full-service, 147-bed hospital, we offer the high-tech services of an acute care hospital, but in a small, warm and friendly environment designed for personal attention and compassionate care.

Position Details:

• Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services
• Location: South Florida Baptist
• Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: 6:30PM - 7:00AM
• Shift: Nights
• Weekend Work: Every Other
• On Call: No

Job Summary:

The Registered 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:

• 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.

Certification and Licensures Required:

• RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist License)
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal) - within 6 months of start date
• ACLS (Cardiovascular)
• PALS (Pediatric) - within 6 months of start date

Education Required:

• Technical Respiratory Therapy Degree
• Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Experience Required:

• 6 months minimum

Specific Skills Required:

• Clinical and computer skills appropriate to the position
• Collaborate and work well with a team
• Critical thinking skills
• Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations

Be a part of an organization that is committed to encouraging a culture of inclusion that’s reflective of the communities we serve. We provide equal opportunities for all, so if you share these same values and want to join a team where everyone makes a difference every day, we’re looking for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Position: Reg Respiratory Therapist

Location: Plant City:South Florida Baptist | Clinical | Full Time

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