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Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist

Job in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, 78512, USA
Listing for: Mission Regional Medical Center
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Respiratory Therapist
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

We are seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist III, sometimes referred to as a Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist (NICU‑RRTIII) or Neonatal Respiratory Care Practitioner (NICU‑RCP). The Registered Respiratory Therapist III is an advanced‑level respiratory care practitioner who specializes in treating critically ill newborns, often in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The role combines expert clinical skills, advanced respiratory interventions, and mentorship or leadership duties within the respiratory care team.

Employment Type

Full‑time

Hours

12‑hour shifts

Location

Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX

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 amazing benefits
Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

  • Neonatal Respiratory Care: Deliver advanced respiratory therapy and manage ventilator settings for premature and critically ill newborns, including interventions like mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and surfactant administration
  • Emergency & Critical Intervention: Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and transport while working closely with NICU teams in high‑risk, life‑support situations
  • Diagnostic Testing & Monitoring: Perform and interpret blood gas analysis and other diagnostics while continuously assessing and adjusting respiratory therapies based on clinical data
  • Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a mentor and clinical resource for junior staff, precept new hires, and support the development of NICU respiratory protocols
  • Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with NICU care teams to create personalized care plans and ensure accurate documentation of all respiratory treatments and patient responses
Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal‑breakers. You must have:

  • Must be a graduate of JRCTE approved program for Respiratory Therapy, two year program preferred.
  • Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

    • CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC or be a CRT with a minimum of two (2) years previous NICU experience.
  • May be CRT or RRT that has completed an NICU orientation at the facility NICU under the guidance of the NICU Coordinator.
  • Must be currently licensed by the State as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
  • Possess a Perinatal /Pediatric Specialty Certificate from NBRC (preferred).
  • Must have current certification in BCLS.
  • Must have current certification in NRP.
  • Must have PALS and ACLS certification upon hire.
  • Additional credentials are preferred (CPFT, RPFT, ACCS etc.).

    • Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

    EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

  • Must have two (2) years general experience providing respiratory care in a acute care hospital under medical direction.
  • Must have two (2) years clinical experience providing neonatal respiratory care in an autonomous / expanded role in a level II or level III NICU or have completed a training program at The facility NICU.
  • Must be able to communicate in a knowledgeable and articulate manner with physicians and nurses regarding patient status and care.
  • Must be able to work with other hospital personnel in a professional and tactful manner.
  • Must be able to deal with the public (including the patient’s visitors) in a professional manner as they relate to the questions or concerns regarding the patient’s condition or status of care.
  • Must be able to professionally complete all required paperwork (patient records, charting, policy/procedure, evaluations and billing etc.).
    • Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Nights

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, military status, or genetic information. The company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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