Clinical Respiratory Specialist

Indiana University 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 and certification opportunities

Job summary

A significant healthcare organization located in Indianapolis is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner. This position involves providing excellent patient care, advocating for patients, and mentoring other staff members. Candidates must hold current Indiana licensure and possess the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate strong basic computer skills and a commitment to professional development. This role includes additional opportunities for career advancement within the organization.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential by N.B.R.C. is required.
• Requires Healthcare Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care in Respiratory Care.
• Participate in bedside rounds and act as a patient advocate.
• Mentor and educate team members and staff.

Skills

Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Patient care advocacy

Education

AS degree from a CoARC and regionally 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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).

Additional Information

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.