Neonatal Pediatric Respiratory Therapist

Mission Health; Waynesville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Health seeks a Neonatal Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to deliver specialized respiratory care for high-risk infants and children in our NICU and pediatric units. You will perform assessments, initiate and manage ventilator and non-invasive support, and respond to neonatal and pediatric emergencies.

You will collaborate with neonatologists, pediatricians, and nurses, contribute to care planning, educate families, and document care accurately in a technology-advanced

Qualifications

• Active RRT credential in the United States.
• Experience in NICU and/or pediatric respiratory care preferred.
• Excellent assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized respiratory care for high-risk neonates and children in NICU/pediatric units.
• Assess, initiate, and manage ventilator and non-invasive respiratory support.
• Educate families, document care accurately, and support quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Education

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential

Job description

Mission Health is seeking a Neonatal Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist to provide specialized respiratory care for high-risk infants and children in our NICU and pediatric units. In this role, you will perform assessments, initiate and manage ventilator and non-invasive support, administer respiratory therapies, and respond to neonatal and pediatric emergencies. You'll collaborate closely with neonatologists, pediatricians, and nurses, contribute to care planning, educate families, document care accurately, and support quality, patient-centered outcomes in a collaborative, technology-advanced environment.