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 Registered Respiratory Therapist role combines expert clinical skills, advanced respiratory interventions, and mentorship or leadership duties within the respiratory care team.
Shift’s Available: Nights
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours: 12-hour shifts
Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance options
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Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
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Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
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Employer 401K options
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Tuition reimbursement options
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Life, disability, and other insurance options
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Many other amazing benefits
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):
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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
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Emergency & Critical Intervention: Assist with neonatal resuscitation, intubation, and transport while working closely with NICU teams in high-risk, life-support situations
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Diagnostic Testing & Monitoring: Perform and interpret blood gas analysis and other diagnostics while continuously assessing and adjusting respiratory therapies based on clinical data
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Leadership & Mentoring: Act as a mentor and clinical resource for junior staff, precept new hires, and support the development of NICU respiratory protocols
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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:
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Must be a graduate of JRCTE approved program for Respiratory Therapy, two year program preferred.
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High School Diploma or equivalent is required
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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC or be a CRT with a minimum of two (2) years previous NICU experience.
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Must be currently licensed by the State as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.
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Must have current certification in BCLS.
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Must have current certification in NRP.
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Must have PALS and ACLS certification upon hire.
Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Must have two (2) years general experience providing respiratory care in a acute care hospital under medical direction.
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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.
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Must be able to communicate in a knowledgeable and articulate manner with physicians and nurses regarding patient status and care.
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Must be able to work with other hospital personnel in a professional and tactful manner.
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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 patients condition or status of care.
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Must be able to professionally complete all required paperwork (patient records, charting, policy/procedure, evaluations and billing etc.).
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May be CRT or RRT that has completed an NICU orientation at the facility NICU under the guidance of the NICU Coordinator.
Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:
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Associate Degree or Bachelor of Science degree preferred.
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Possess a Perinatal /Pediatric Specialty Certificate from NBRC (preferred).
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Additional credentials are preferred (CPFT, RPFT, ACCS etc.).
Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:
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