Reg Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist for a full-time position at South Florida Baptist Hospital in Tallahassee, Florida. This role focuses on delivering high-quality respiratory care and involves assessing, planning, and evaluating patient care as part of a healthcare team.

Qualified candidates will possess a Registered Respiratory Therapist License, CPR/BLS certification, and experience in respiratory therapy. Join our inclusive team dedicated to making a difference in community health.

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist License required.
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT is essential.
• CPR and BLS certifications needed.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respiratory Care Services following physician orders.
• Perform diagnostic testing and emergency care in adult critical care.
• Conduct noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.

Skills

Clinical skills

Computer skills

Team 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: 6:30AM - 7:00PM
• Shift: Days
• 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 Licensure

• 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

• Technical Respiratory Therapy Degree
• Associates Degree - Respiratory Therapy

Experience

Required: 6 months minimum

Specific Skills

• 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