Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Health benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k match

Merit bonuses

Community discounts

Job summary

BayCare Health System's Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join our Night shift team. You will deliver respiratory care, perform invasive and noninvasive procedures, and support critical care patients under physician orders.

The role requires RRT certification, NBRC credential, CPR, and within 6 months NRP/ACLS/PALS as applicable. 6 months of experience preferred; open to team players who thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RRT license required with NBRC credentials.
• CPR certification required; NRP within 6 months.
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Respiratory Care Services under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.
• Performs diagnostic testing and emergency/critical care as needed.

Skills

NICU experience

Pediatric experience

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Respiratory assessment

Education

Associate's Respiratory Therapy

Technical 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.

Morton Plant Hospital is a major facility with these recognized units and services:

• 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: 6:30PM - 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)
• 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

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

Required

• Technical Respiratory Therapy
• Associate's Respiratory Therapy

Preferred 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