RRT II - Respiratory Therapist - PRN Pool - Bayfront Hospital

Bayfrontstpete; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist II to assess, treat, and care for patients with breathing disorders on site in Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital's St. Petersburg location.

You will administer respiratory therapies, document care accurately, and maintain/operate respiratory equipment including non-invasive ventilators and ABG analyzers, while collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• NBRC RRT credential required; active NBRC status; renewals per NBRC guidelines.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Preferred: Active membership in AARC and FSRC.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates analytical reasoning and blends patient care management with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of ABG analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
• Maintains regular, punctual attendance per Orlando Health policies and standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care knowledge

Analytical reasoning

Communication with healthcare team

Documentation quality

Education

Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences

Tools

Non-invasive ventilators

Arterial blood gas analyzers

Pulmonary diagnostic equipment

Job description

Position Summary

A Brief Overview

Title: Registered Respiratory Therapist IILocation: Orlando Health Bayfront HospitalSite: St. Petersburg, FL (on site)

Shift: PRN Pool, varied shifts

Assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders. Initiates and conducts therapeutic procedures; maintains patient records; and selects, assembles, checks, and operates equipment.

What you will do

• Demonstrates competency in respiratory therapeutics and in the use of non-invasive ventilators, pulmonary diagnostics, and other equipment required for the provision of respiratory care.
• Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
• Demonstrates a strong power of analytical reasoning and effectively blends patient care management skills with technical expertise.
• Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Demonstrates proficiency in quality control and maintenance of arterial blood gas analyzers, specimen collection, and analysis of blood for gas transport and acid/base determination.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences. (If licensed prior to December 31, 1987, a certificate of completion from an approved Respiratory Care program will be accepted).
• Intermediate floor training as defined on Orlando Health's Respiratory Clinical Ladder.
• Basic computer/mechanical training required.
• Maintains license as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the State of Florida Department of Health.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). RRTs registered on or after July 1, 2002, must maintain an active status with the (NBRC) and be updated every five years. RRTs credentialed prior to July 1, 2002, are not required to renew every five years in accordance with the NBRC.
• Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
• Advanced Life Support as appropriate per unit and site.
• Preferred: Maintains active membership in the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC) and Florida Association for Respiratory Care (FSRC).

About the organization

Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is a comprehensive tertiary care facility that has been serving St. Petersburg and the surrounding communities for more than 100 years. It is a 480-bed teaching medical center with nationally recognized care across emergency medicine, cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, women's services, and advanced surgical specialties. The hospital's Level II Trauma Center is the only adult trauma center in Pinellas County and, in partnership with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, is one of Florida's 13 state-certified Level III Regional Perinatal Intensive Care Centers. A commitment to quality has earned the hospital recognition with a USA Today Top Workplaces award for 2025 and an "A" Hospital Safety Grade for Spring 2025 from The Leapfrog Group. Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida's east to west coasts. As part of the Orlando Health system, Bayfront combines the resources of a leading regional healthcare network with the personalized, community-focused care that has defined the hospital for generations. Our company is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. Our people are passionate about what they do and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

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