Pediatric Clinical Respiratory Specialist - Sleep Lab

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a full-time Respiratory Care Practitioner for night shifts at their Riley Hospital for Children. Responsibilities include performing sleep studies and providing patient care, requiring Indiana licensure and R.R.T. credential. The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career and professional development

Continued education and certification opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Night Shift Pay Differential

Qualifications

• Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner required.
• R.R.T. credential by the N.B.R.C. necessary.
• Healthcare Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform sleep studies.
• Care for all vent liberations, vent titrations.
• Support the department with excellence in patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Computer Skills

Education

AS degree in Respiratory Care

Preferred BS degree

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:

• Full Time, Night Shift
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Three 12-hour shifts, 6:30pm – 7:00am.
• Will be required to complete all American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) Sleep Modules and obtain your Sleep Disorders Certificate (SDC) within 2 years of hire.
• Location: Riley Hospital for Children

Responsibilities:

• Primarily responsible for performing sleep studies.
• Care of all vent liberations, vent titrations, capped trach/BIPAP titrations, etc., for our sleep lab
• Exhibit excellence in patient care areas and to serve as a positive role model, mentor, educator and resource to all staff.
• 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).

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.