Reg Respiratory Therapy Coord
**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 Coordinator** 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. Our team members focus on tomorrow by achieving personal and professional success today.
**Position Details**
+ **Facility** : BayCare Health System – Respiratory Care Services-SJH
+ **Location** : Tampa, FL
+ **Status** : Full Time, Exempt: No
+ **Shift Hours** : 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM
+ **Shift** : Nights (Shift 3)
+ **Weekend Work** : Every Other
+ **On Call** : No
+ **Remote Work** : Never
**Job Summary**
Functions as a coordinator and provides advanced respiratory care in high-acuity settings including hospital-based and free-standing emergency/trauma centers, as well as neonatal, pediatric, and adult intensive care units. Demonstrates proficiency in performing complex respiratory interventions and treatment modalities validated through observation, competency check-offs, and formal assessments. Serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within the department. Supports clinical excellence by guiding peers, promoting best practices, and ensuring high standards of patient 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
**Certification and Licensure Required**
+ Active NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
+ **Adult-only care setting** : Advanced Critical Care Specialist (RRT-ACCS)
+ **Mixed care setting** : RRT-ACCS **OR** Neonatal Pediatric Specialist (RRT-NPS)
+ **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 Respiratory Therapy Program Completion
+ **Preferred:** Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
**Specific Skills Required**
+ Advanced respiratory assessment in high-acuity settings
+ Clinical judgment and critical thinking
+ Ability to mentor and collaborate within a team
+ Problem-solving in complex clinical scenarios
**Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled**
**Position** Reg Respiratory Therapy Coord
**Location** Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | Full Time
**Req ID** 125537