Night Shift Respiratory Therapist - Advanced Care & Growth

Ascension; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance

Parental leave

Spouse/Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Anderson, IN area to work the night shift (6:00pm–6:30am) on a full-time basis, with occasional float to St. Vincent Fishers.

You will develop individualized care plans, implement advanced therapies, and participate in emergency resuscitation efforts to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes educating patients and families, ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness, and ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month of hire; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from Indiana Respiratory Care Committee required before hire.
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist credential required within 12 months of hire.
• Advanced Life Support preferred; AHAs/Red Cross accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of individualized care plans by assessing patient diagnosis and respiratory needs to ensure each treatment is medically precise and outcome-driven.
• Implement and manage advanced respiratory therapies using state-of-the-art equipment to stabilize and improve lung function for complex cases.
• Direct life-saving interventions as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing rapid-response expertise when every second counts.
• Educate patients and families on respiratory health and community resources for a safe hospital-to-home transition.
• Monitor and refine treatment effectiveness by tracking progress in real-time and adjusting medications or modalities for quality care.

Skills

BLS Provider within 1 Month

Emergency resuscitation teamwork

Patient education skills

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner credential (IN)

NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist

High School diploma / Associate's degree / 4 years experience

Advanced Life Support preferred

Neonatal Resuscitation preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred

Job description

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for the Anderson, IN area to work the night shift (6:00pm–6:30am) on a full-time basis, with occasional float to St. Vincent Fishers.

You will develop individualized care plans, implement advanced therapies, and participate in emergency resuscitation efforts to improve patient outcomes. The role emphasizes educating patients and families, ongoing assessment of treatment effectiveness, and ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home.