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Bayfront Health
Saint Petersburg, Florida

Registered Respiratory Therapist III - PRN Pool - Bayfront Hospital

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem
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About the Role

PRN respiratory therapist at Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg, FL. Varied shifts. Assesses and treats patients with breathing disorders.

Join Bayfront Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist III – PRN Pool in Saint Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Bayfront Health as a Registered Respiratory Therapist III – PRN Pool.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Respiratory Therapist assesses, treats, and cares for patients with breathing disorders while maintaining accurate patient records. They are responsible for operating respiratory equipment, performing diagnostic tests, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate of Science in Respiratory Care or Cardiopulmonary Sciences and possess a valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) license from the State of Florida. Current BLS and Advanced Life Support certifications are required, along with proficiency in respiratory therapeutics and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Respiratory therapeuticsNon-invasive ventilatorsPulmonary diagnosticsArterial blood gas analysisPatient care managementTechnical expertiseAnalytical reasoningDocumentationQuality controlSpecimen collectionBLS certificationAdvanced Life Support

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 24% have no call, 34% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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