Registered Respiratory Therapist - NICU - Nights

Methodist Health System; Alvarado (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with NICU experience to join our Special Care Nursery. The role covers ABG, PFTs, and ventilator support, including oxygen and aerosol therapy, with care for both adults and neonates.

The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program, hold current BLS and ACLS, and be registered with NBRC and licensed by the Texas Medical Board.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NRP must obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Licensed as Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board.
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• At least 6 months of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs respiratory therapeutics including oxygen administration, aerosol therapy, humidity therapy, bronchodilator therapy, airway maintenance and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures including ABG analysis, pulse oximetry, PFTs, and ECGs.
• Prepares treatment evaluations with bedside respiratory assessment and chart review.
• Interprets CXR, ABG, and PFT data to guide care.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots respiratory equipment and devices.
• Participates in infection control, safety and quality assurance tasks.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Skills

NICU experience

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate of accredited Respiratory Care Program

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification

NRP within 1 year of hire

Texas license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

Tools

Ventilators

Blood gas analyzers

ECG equipment

Job description

Hours of Work :

7P-7A

Days Of Week :

Work Shift :

12X3 Night (United States of America)

Job Description :

Your Job:

Special Care Nursery Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is responsible for a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic procedures including ABG, PFT’s, and various forms of ventilator support, oxygen and aerosol therapy, bronchial hygiene therapy and airway maintenance. You will be expected to be proficient with the respiratory assessment and respiratory treatment of both adults and neonates. These procedures are performed under the indirect supervision of the department’s medical director, according to departmental policies and procedures.The RRT must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, understanding and ability to care for patients of all age groups; and be sensitive to the diverse and unique needs of patients based on age, sex, race and culture.

Your Job Requirements:

• Prior NICU / Special Care Nursery experience
• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program
• Current Basic Life Support certification required
• Current Advanced Cardio Life Support certification required
• NRP, Pediatric Advanced Life Support— must obtain within 1 year of hire
• Currently licensed in good standing as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by Texas Medical Board
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care
• At least 6 months respiratory care experience.

Your Job Responsibilities:

• Performs respiratory therapeutics to include oxygen administration and weaning, aerosol and humidity therapy, IPPB, Incentive Spirometry, airway maintenance, bronchial hygiene, chest physiotherapy, CPR and mechanical ventilation.
• Performs and reports prescribed cardiopulmonary diagnostic procedures to include arterial blood gas analysis, pulse oximetry, pulmonary function studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Prepares a treatment evaluation to include a bedside respiratory physical assessment, patient interview and a review of patient’s medical record.
• Perform appropriate actions using critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to interpret the CXR, ABG, and PFT’s when reviewing patient data.
• Assembles, checks, operates and troubleshoots all cardiopulmonary equipment such as artificial airways, ventilators, oxygen analyzers, oxygen delivery devices and blood gas analyzers.
• Participates in tasks related to infection control, safety and quality assurance.
• Perform required cleaning and maintenance of all cardiopulmonary equipment and work areas.
• Utilizes appropriate customer scripting as evidenced by observation and improved patient satisfaction.
• Perform other job duties as required

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a 294-bed, full-service acute-care hospital serving North Texas and certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke and Heart Attack Center by The Joint Commission. We are proud to be the first hospital in DFW to earn two AMSN PRISM Awards for exemplary nursing practice.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where team members feel valued and supported. Our culture of excellence has earned national recognition, including:

• Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• Becker’s Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare (2023)
• Top 10 Military Friendly and Military Spouse Friendly Employer (2023)

With advanced technology, patient-centered design, and a new ninth operating room added in 2025, Methodist Mansfield delivers high-quality, innovative care across services including Level III Trauma, NICU, and Maternal Care.

Backed by more than 1,700 team members and 900 physicians, and actively engaged in our community, Methodist Mansfield is a place where your work matters—and your career can grow.