Respiratory Therapist

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?

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, Medical, Neuro and Cardiopulmonary Intensive care areas. We are a level II Trauma Center containing a busy Emergency Center with a specialized STEMI and Stroke team. Our Respiratory Care department is high performing, with Care practitioners working with autonomy. We have a dedicated pulmonary navigator and department educator providing competencies monthly and generous pay-for-skills program where Therapists are paid annually for their Intubation and A-line skills. In addition, we will pay you to achieve and maintain an NBRC credential above RRT. We are a proud teaching affiliate of the local Respiratory Care program and our hospital’s ongoing commitment to teaching and training medical interns and residents. 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.

Position Details:

• Facility: BayCare Health System - Respiratory Care Services
• Location: St. Joseph's Hospital Main
• Status: Full Time, Exempt: No
• Shift Hours: 6:30AM - 7:00PM
• Shift: Days
• 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 2025
  
  

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
  
  

Is trained to performs Intubations and A-line skills

Certifications and Licensures

Required

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• RRT (Respiratory Therapy License)
• Active NBRC Credential for RRT
• CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
• ACLS (Cardiovascular) - within 6 months
• PALS (Pediatric) -
  
  

Preferred

Education

Required

:

• Associate's Respiratory Therapy – required
  
  

Bachelor’s degree- preferred

Experience

Required

:

• New grads from an Accredited respiratory care program are welcome to apply
  
  

Specific Skills

Required

:

• 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