Respiratory Therapist

BayCare Health System; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves providing critical respiratory care services, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with a skilled healthcare team. The position offers a supportive environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to patient care excellence. With a focus on innovation and community service, this organization values its employees and offers a competitive rewards package, including sign-on bonuses and comprehensive benefits. If you're passionate about making a difference in patient lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus

Relocation Bonus

Health, Dental, Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Match

Yearly Performance Merit Appraisals

Community Discounts

Qualifications

• RRT and active NBRC credential required.
• CPR and ACLS certifications needed within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Respiratory Care Services under physician orders.
• Perform diagnostic testing and emergency care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Clinical skills appropriate to position

Computer skills appropriate to position

Collaboration and teamwork

Advanced Respiratory Assessment and Evaluations

Education

Associate's in Respiratory Therapy

Technical Respiratory Therapy

Job description

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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: 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)
• 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 2024
  
  

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
  
  

Please apply if you are looking for an amazing career opportunity, the chance to be part of an amazing team, and a great place to work!

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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