Advanced Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health System; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Weekend rotation

Job summary

Indiana University Health seeks an Advanced Respiratory Therapist to join the Methodist Hospital team in Indianapolis. This role supports the department by delivering expert respiratory care, collaborating with physicians and nurses, and guiding patient-centered therapies.

Night shift with differential, sign-on bonus up to $30,000 for external candidates, relocation assistance up to $10,000, and a structured career ladder with ongoing education opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Indiana respiratory care license and be in good standing.
• Graduate of CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC RRT credential required.
• Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 2 years of respiratory care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced respiratory care to patients and monitor progress.
• Participate in bedside rounds and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to tailor therapies.
• Maintain department standards and support team members.

Skills

Bedside rounds

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

RRT credential (NBRC)

Indiana licensure for Respiratory Care

CoARC‑accredited respiratory care program

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP within 6 months of hire

2 years experience in Respiratory Care

Job description

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About This Position:

• Night Shift: 0.9 Nights 7p – 730a
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates
• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend
• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
• Referral Eligible Position
• Location: Methodist Hospital
• This position exists to supports the department by being the exemplar resource in abilities, ownership, and maintaining the standards of service for their team members and other colleagues needing guidance in the area of Respiratory Care.

Requirements:

• Requires current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the state of Indiana.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires Healthcare Provider certification in BLS.
• Requires ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification according to your area of specialty. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
• Requires 2 years minimum experience in Respiratory Care.

Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our Advanced Respiratory Therapists get the opportunity to grow their medical knowledge and skills. They do this by working closely with patients and team members to build personalized therapies. Along with endless opportunities for continued advancement, our Respiratory teams also have a phenomenal promotional ladder within IU Health to continue their professional advancement.

IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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