Respiratory Therapist Specialist

Position Details

Facility: BayCare Health System – Respiratory Service Care - MCH

Location: Mease Countryside Hospital

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

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 complex respiratory interventions and 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 services under physician orders and hospital protocols.
• Perform complex interventions validated through competency assessments.
• Serve as a resource and mentor for team members.

Requirements

• Certification and Licensure:
  • Adult Critical Care: RRT + ACCS (RRT-ACCS)
  • Mixed Care (Adult + Neonatal/Pediatric): RRT + ACCS or RRT + NPS
  • Neonatal/Pediatric ICU & Transport: RRT + NPS
  • Pulmonary Function Lab: RRT + RPFT
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation: RRT + Pulmonary Rehab Certificate or RPFT
  • Blood Gas & CAPs: RRT + BS Degree meeting CAPs requirement
• Education Required: Technical Respiratory Therapy Program Completion
• Preferred: Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Additional Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (within 30 days)
• PALS (within 6 months if pediatric)
• NRP (within 6 months if neonatal)