Seasonal NICU RRT

HCA Healthcare • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical City Las Colinas is hiring a seasonal Respiratory Therapist to provide respiratory care, including in NICU settings. The role includes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and management of invasive and noninvasive ventilation across emergency, critical care, and acute care settings. The therapist will have access to advanced respiratory technology, mentorship from experienced respiratory therapy leaders, and a collaborative team. The posting describes a predictable schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week, with rotating weekends, and a seasonal program running from September 20, 2026, through April 3, 2027.

Requirements

• At least one year of Respiratory Therapist experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (NBRC-RRT).
• Associate degree.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Neonatal Resuscitation or Respiratory Therapist/Practitioner state credential must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• Willingness to train in NICU.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory status through focused examinations, interpretation of breath sounds and airway patency, and determination of needed interventions.
• Provide evidence-based respiratory treatments, including oxygen support, aerosolized medications, and airway-clearance techniques, across emergency, critical care, and acute settings.
• Assist with artificial airway placement; initiate and adjust invasive and noninvasive ventilation; monitor patient responses; and respond to clinical changes and emergencies.
• Educate patients and families, serve as a clinical resource, and collaborate with physicians and nurses.
• Help stabilize newborns during deliveries when needed.
• Set up, operate, and clean respiratory equipment; ensure equipment readiness and preventive maintenance; transport ventilated patients safely; and follow infection-prevention standards.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage options.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and access to Galen College of Nursing partnership.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree