Neonatal Registered Respiratory Therapist III

14 days ago

Mission, TexasFull TimeRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mission Regional Medical Center as a Neonatal Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift in United States.

Key Responsibilities

time Hours: 12

hour shifts Location: Mission Regional Medical Center – Mission, TX Here are some of the

Requirements

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers.

You must have: Must be a graduate of JRCTE approved program for Respiratory Therapy, two year program preferred.

High School Diploma or equivalent is required Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) by the NBRC or be a CRT with a minimum of two (2) years previous NICU experience.

Must be currently licensed by the State as a Respiratory Care Practitioner.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mission Regional Medical Center as a Neonatal Respiratory Therapist – Night Shift.

Key Skills

Neonatal respiratory careMechanical ventilationCPAPSurfactant administrationNeonatal resuscitationIntubationBlood gas analysisClinical documentationMentorshipPatient assessmentRespiratory therapyCritical careNRPBCLSPALSACLS

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Position Insights

Respiratory Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Respiratory Therapy position at Mission Regional Medical Center is open to psychologist candidates.

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Location & Logistics

This position is based in Mission, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a psychologist earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Neonatal respiratory care, Mechanical ventilation, CPAP, Surfactant administration, Neonatal resuscitation, Intubation, Blood gas analysis, Clinical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Registered Respiratory Therapist III provides advanced respiratory care to critically ill newborns, including managing ventilators and assisting in neonatal resuscitation. They also act as a clinical resource and mentor for junior staff while ensuring accurate documentation of patient care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays, Bereavement Leave, FMLA. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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