Respiratory Therapy Coordinator

About the role

BayCare Health System is seeking a Respiratory Therapist Coordinator to join our Respiratory Care Services team in Winter Haven, FL. This full-time, night-shift position 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.

This role serves as a lead therapist, preceptor, mentor, and role model within the department, supporting 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

Requirements

• 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)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (within 30 days of hire)
• PALS (within 6 months, if pediatric care is involved)
• NRP (within 6 months, if neonatal care is involved)
• Completion of a Technical Respiratory Therapy Program

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Skills

• 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

Schedule

Full-time, night shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM), every other weekend.