Neonatal Respiratory Care Specialist

Henry Mayo; California; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital in Valencia, California is seeking a Respiratory Care Specialist (NRT) to perform NICU respiratory therapy procedures and support high-risk deliveries. You will handle arterial/capillary blood gas sampling and ensure competency in neonatal intubations.

The role requires an AS degree in Respiratory Therapy, CA RCP license, BLS, PALS, and NRP credentials, with opportunities to work in a cutting-edge healthcare environment within a Level II trauma center.

Qualifications

• Competent in use of all respiratory therapy modalities.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform NICU respiratory therapy procedures and attend high-risk deliveries.
• Conduct arterial/capillary blood gas puncture and analysis.
• Maintain neonatal intubation competency and support NICU/pediatric patients.

Skills

Respiratory therapy modalities

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

Job description

Pay Range: RESPIRATORY CARE SPECIALIST (NRT) - $36.47 to $58.35

Imagine coming to work every day knowing that what you do genuinely changes lives. At Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, that's not just a tagline — it's the reality for every member of our team.

We're not just a hospital. We're the heartbeat of the Santa Clarita Valley — a 357-bed, not-for-profit Level II Trauma Center that has been a trusted pillar of this community since 1975. And we're looking for passionate, driven professionals who want to be part of something bigger than themselves.

Where Clinical Excellence Meets Cutting-Edge Care

Here, you'll work alongside an award-winning team delivering some of the most advanced medical services in the region, including:

• Comprehensive heart and vascular care
• Advanced stroke treatment
• Cancer care in partnership with Keck Medicine of USC
• Women's imaging and breast health services
• Emergency and trauma care
• Cardiac rehabilitation and wellness programs

As a key part of Los Angeles County's STEMI receiving network, we provide lifesaving cardiac intervention through our state-of-the-art Roberta G. Veloz Cardiac Cath Lab. We continuously invest in the latest technology and innovation — which means you'll always be working at the forefront of modern medicine.

A Culture You'll Be Proud to Be Part Of

Our vision — To Be the Most Patient-Centric Hospital Anywhere — drives everything we do. But it's our people who make that vision a reality. Physicians, nurses, staff, and volunteers come together here in a culture rooted in compassion, collaboration, and excellence.

When you join Henry Mayo, you're not just accepting a job offer. You're joining a family that genuinely cares — about our patients, our community, and you.

Located in Beautiful Valencia, California

Nestled in the vibrant Santa Clarita Valley, you'll enjoy an exceptional quality of life both inside and outside of work — with top-rated schools, scenic surroundings, and a welcoming community that generations of families proudly call home.

Ready to make your mark? Join the team that's been setting the standard for compassionate, innovative healthcare for nearly 50 years. Your next great chapter starts here.

Job Summary:

The Respiratory Care Specialist is responsible for performing all NICU respiratory therapy procedures for the NICU and attending high risk deliveries. Duties will include: performing arterial/capillary blood gas puncture and analysis; draw samples from umbilical and radial lines per completed annual competency; performing all diagnostic procedures specific to NICU or pediatric population and attending all deliveries as scheduled.

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Competent in use of all respiratory therapy modalities
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Basic computer skills

Licensure and Certification:

• Current CA RCP license
• Current BLS provider card
• Current PALS provider card
• Current NRP provider card

Education:

• AS degree in Respiratory Therapy

Experience:

• Two years’ experience in NICU or completion of NICU training course (didactic/clinical training)
• Current neonatal intubation competency with a minimum of two documented
  successful neonatal intubations over the last year.