The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides specialized respiratory care to newborns and adults, including patient assessments, respiratory procedures, blood gas analysis, and equipment management during night shifts in a hospital NICU setting. The role requires formal education in respiratory therapy, licensure, and certification in related life support techniques, with a preference for neonatal pediatric specialization. Responsibilities also include patient and family education, ensuring competency in both adult and neonatal respiratory care.