Clinical Respiratory Specialist

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $30,000

Tuition reimbursement

Continued education opportunities

Job summary

A leading children's healthcare provider in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Clinical Respiratory Specialist with expertise in respiratory care. This position requires current Indiana licensure and R.R.T. credential, as well as experience in patient advocacy. Responsibilities include supporting department standards and participating in bedside rounds. Opportunities for professional advancement and continued education are offered. A competitive sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• R.R.T. credential by the N.B.R.C. required.
• Healthcare Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Advanced life support certifications needed within 6 months of hire (ACLS, NRP, PALS).
• 2-4 years’ experience in Respiratory Care required.
• 1 year experience in area of specialty preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the department as a resource for team members in respiratory care.
• Participate in bedside rounds and act as a patient advocate.

Skills

Respiratory Care Expertise

Basic Computer Skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Patient Advocacy

Education

AS degree from a CoARC-accredited program

BS degree preferred

Job description

Overview

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

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we are 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. Our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation\'s healthiest states.

• Acute Care
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• .6 FTE Nights
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the department by being an exemplar resource in abilities, ownership, and maintaining the standards of service for team members and colleagues needing guidance in respiratory care.
• Participate in bedside rounds and act as a patient advocate.

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-accredited program 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.