Registered Respiratory Therapist – Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)

Join HCA Healthcare as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in our NICU, providing advanced respiratory care to critically ill newborns. You will perform respiratory assessments, manage ventilators and oxygen therapy, support neonatal resuscitations, and collaborate closely with neonatologists and NICU nurses. At HCA Healthcare, you’ll be part of a compassionate, learning-focused team with strong support for professional growth, ongoing education, and opportunities to make a lasting impact on patients and families. Provide comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill and premature neonates in the NICU. Perform respiratory assessments and develop care plans in collaboration with neonatologists and NICU nurses. Manage neonatal ventilators, CPAP, and oxygen therapy, adjusting settings based on patient status and protocols. Assist with and lead aspects of neonatal resuscitation and emergency respiratory interventions. Obtain and interpret arterial and capillary blood gases to guide treatment decisions. Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR). Educate and support families regarding respiratory treatments and equipment. Adhere to infection control, safety, and regulatory standards within the NICU. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing education activities. Neonatal mechanical ventilation NICU respiratory assessment Arterial blood gas interpretation Airway management for neonates CPAP and high-flow oxygen therapy Neonatal resuscitation Infection control practices Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient and family education Interdisciplinary collaboration Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential State Respiratory Care Practitioner license Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred