NICU Neonatal Respiratory Therapist - Critical Care RRT

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

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