**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 built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
BayCare Health System is currently in search of our newest **Respiratory Therapist NPS/ACCS POOL** who is passionate about providing outstanding care to our community. We are looking for an individual seeking a career opportunity with one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area.
**Position Details**
+ **Facility** : BayCare Health System – Respiratory Care Services- MPH
+ **Location** : Morton Plant Hospital - Clearwater, FL
+ **Status** : Pool, Exempt: No
+ **Shift Hours** : 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
+ **Shift** : Nights (Shift 3)
+ **Weekend Work** : Every Other
+ **On Call** : No
+ **Remote Work** : Never
**Job Summary**
Provides respiratory care to patients in hospital-based and free-standing emergency/trauma centers. Delivers respiratory care services under physician orders and in accordance with established protocols. Functions independently in situations requiring judgment and performs noninvasive and invasive procedures with minimal oversight.
**Responsibilities**
+ Deliver respiratory care under physician orders and hospital protocols
+ Perform diagnostic testing and advanced respiratory assessments
+ Provide emergency care and adult critical care services
+ Maintain proficiency in invasive and noninvasive procedures
+ Must work 4 shifts a month - self scheduling
**Certification and Licensure Required**
+ Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
+ **Additional Certifications:**
+ BLS (Basic Life Support)
+ ACLS (within 30 days)
+ PALS (within 6 months if pediatric care)
+ NRP (within 6 months if neonatal care)
**Education Required**
+ Technical Program Completion or Degree in Respiratory Therapy
+ **Preferred:** Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
**Specific Skills Required**
+ Advanced respiratory assessment and evaluation
+ Diagnostic testing proficiency
+ Emergency care and adult critical care expertise
+ Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
**Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled**
**Position** Respiratory Therapist Specialist NPS-ACCS Pool
**Location** Clearwater:Morton Plant | Clinical | Pool
**Req ID** 127229