Senior Respiratory Therapy Lead & Clinical Mentor

BayCare Health System; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

BayCare Health System, located in Clearwater, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist Coordinator to deliver advanced respiratory care in high-acuity hospital settings. The role includes leading peers, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards.

The position is full-time, with day shifts and no on-call requirements. This role requires an active RRT and ACCS or equivalent neonatal/pediatric specialization, with BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications as applicable.

Qualifications

• Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Adult-critical care: ACCS (RRT-ACCS) credential.
• RRT-ACCS or NPS credentials for mixed/neonatal-pediatric settings.
• BLS; ACLS within 30 days; PALS within 6 months (pediatric care); NRP within 6 months (neonatal care).

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced respiratory care under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments.
• Serve as a mentor and resource for respiratory care team members.
• Provide coverage across multiple critical care settings as needed.

Skills

Advanced respiratory assessment

Clinical judgment

Mentoring and team collaboration

Problem-solving in clinical scenarios

Education

Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy (preferred)

Job description

BayCare Health System, located in Clearwater, FL, seeks a Respiratory Therapist Coordinator to deliver advanced respiratory care in high-acuity hospital settings. The role includes leading peers, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to clinical standards.

The position is full-time, with day shifts and no on-call requirements. This role requires an active RRT and ACCS or equivalent neonatal/pediatric specialization, with BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications as applicable.