Pediatric Respiratory Therapist – Day Shift

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Family support services

Job summary

Ascension's Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis seeks a Respiratory Care professional for Pediatrics. You will implement pediatric respiratory protocols, manage advanced modalities, and document patient progress while educating families and coordinating referrals.

You may join the emergency resuscitation team to respond to critical codes. Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days, Indiana RCP credential, NBRC Registered within 12 months, with

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire or transfer date.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee required.
• NBRC Registered credential required within 12 months of hire date or transfer date.
• Advanced Life Support preferred (ACLS/ALCS accepted).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, execute, and evaluate individualized respiratory care protocols.
• Manage and oversee advanced respiratory modalities and specialized equipment.
• Document, record, and communicate patient status, assessing treatment efficacy relative to outcomes.
• Provide patient and family education and facilitate referrals to community resources.
• Participate in the emergency resuscitation team and respond to code notifications.

Skills

BLS Provider

RRT credential

ACLS (preferred)

PALS (preferred)

Emergency resuscitation

Education

Associate's or Technical Degree in Respiratory Care

NBRC Registered credential

Tools

Ventilators

Nebulizers

Job description

Ascension's Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis seeks a Respiratory Care professional for Pediatrics. You will implement pediatric respiratory protocols, manage advanced modalities, and document patient progress while educating families and coordinating referrals.

You may join the emergency resuscitation team to respond to critical codes. Minimum requirements include BLS within 30 days, Indiana RCP credential, NBRC Registered within 12 months, with