Clinical Respiratory Specialist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $30,000

Career and professional development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Indianapolis is seeking a qualified Respiratory Care Practitioner to join their team. The role includes ensuring excellence in patient care, participating in bedside rounds, and acting as a mentor for staff. Candidates must have Indiana licensure, R.R.T. credential, and preferably a BS degree. This position offers a sign-on bonus and opportunities for career advancement, making it ideal for motivated professionals in Respiratory Care.

Qualifications

• Requires 2-4 years’ experience in Respiratory Care.
• 1 year experience in area of specialty preferred.
• Ability to apply basic computer skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit excellence in patient care and serve as a role model.
• Participate in bedside rounds and be a patient advocate.
• Support the department by maintaining standards of service.

Skills

Current Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner

R.R.T. credential by the N.B.R.C.

Healthcare Basic Life Support Provider Certification

Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

AS degree from a CoARC accredited program

Preferred BS degree

Job description

Overview

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

• Acute Care
• Day shift
• .75 FTE
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend
• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
• Referral Eligible Position
• Location: Riley Hospital for Children
• This position exists to exhibit excellence in patient care areas and to serve as a positive role model, mentor, educator and resource to all staff.
• This position also supports the department by being the exemplar resource in abilities, ownership, and maintaining the standards of service for their team members and other colleges needing guidance in the area of Respiratory Care.

Requirements

• Requires current Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires R.R.T. (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential by the N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires an AS degree from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and a regionally accredited respiratory care. Preferred BS degree.
• Requires Healthcare Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Requires other advanced life support certifications per unit/department of specialty within 6 months of hire (ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• Requires 2-4 years’ experience in Respiratory Care.
• Requires 1 year experience in area of specialty. Preferred 2 years’ experience in area of specialty.
• Requires ability to apply basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our Clinical Respiratory Specialists 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.