Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist III
About The Position
The Registered Respiratory Therapist III is an advanced-level respiratory care practitioner specializing in care for critically ill newborns, often in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role combines expert clinical skills and advanced respiratory interventions with mentorship and leadership responsibilities within the respiratory care team. The position is at Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas, and is full-time on night shifts, with 12-hour shifts from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 a.m. Mission Regional Medical Center is a 297-bed, non-profit hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to the Rio Grande Valley. It is a member of Prime Healthcare and has provided healthcare services for more than 60 years.
Requirements
- Current State Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) license.
- Current Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) upon hire and maintained current.
- Adult Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the AHA or ARC upon hire and maintained current.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from the AHA upon hire and maintained current.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate from the AHA upon hire and maintained current.
Nice To Haves
- Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty (NPS) credential from the NBRC.
- Associate degree or Bachelor of Science degree.
- Intubation experience.
- Two years of neonatal clinical experience providing neonatal respiratory care in an autonomous or expanded role in a level II or level III NICU.
Responsibilities
- Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and manage ventilator settings for premature and critically ill newborns, including mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and surfactant administration.
- Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and transport in high-risk, life-support situations, working closely with NICU teams.
- Perform and interpret blood gas analysis and other diagnostic tests; continuously assess and adjust respiratory therapies based on clinical data.
- Mentor and serve as a clinical resource for junior staff, precept new hires, and support the development of NICU respiratory protocols.
- Collaborate with NICU care teams to create personalized care plans and accurately document respiratory treatments and patient responses.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401K options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- Many other benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
