Neonatal Respiratory Therapist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) to provide compassionate, high-acuity respiratory care for ill or premature neonates in the NICU. You will work closely with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary team to support clinical decision-making and ensure safe ventilation and oxygenation.

Key duties include assessing neonatal status, delivering advanced respiratory therapies, airway management, and

Qualifications

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory physiology and critical care.
• Ability to make rapid decisions in high-stress clinical settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Commitment to patient safety and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess neonate respiratory status and respond to clinical changes.
• Deliver and manage advanced respiratory therapies and support.
• Perform airway and ventilatory support within scope of practice.
• Monitor patients and adjust care plans according to clinical needs.
• Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to coordinate treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of respiratory care delivered.

Skills

RRT credential

Neonatal physiology

Rapid decision making

Communication

Patient safety

Job description

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Provide compassionate, high-acuity respiratory care for ill or premature neonates in the NICU. Work closely with neonatologists and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to support clinical decision-making and ensure safe, effective ventilation and oxygenation.

Key Duties

• Assess neonate respiratory status and respond to clinical changes.
• Deliver and manage advanced respiratory therapies and support.
• Perform airway and ventilatory support within scope of practice.
• Monitor patients and adjust care plans according to clinical needs.
• Collaborate with providers and nursing staff to coordinate treatment.
• Maintain accurate documentation of respiratory care delivered.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Strong knowledge of neonatal respiratory physiology and critical care.
• Ability to make rapid decisions in high-stress clinical settings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork with clinical staff.
• Commitment to patient safety, family-centered care, and compassionate support.