Pediatric Respiratory Therapist — Night Shift

Ascension Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Pro-rated PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Employee assistance program

Parental leave and family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Professional for the Pediatrics department at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on developing, applying, and evaluating individualized respiratory care plans for pediatric patients during night shifts in a full-time capacity.

Responsibilities include managing advanced respiratory modalities, documenting patient progress, educating families, and collaborating with the emergency response team.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 30 days of hire.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed in Indiana.
• NBRC Registered credential within 12 months of hire.
• ALS preferred.
• NRP preferred.
• PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric Critical Care

RRT preferred

New graduate welcome

Education

BLS Provider certification

Respiratory Care Practitioner (Indiana)

NBRC Registered Credential

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education requirement: HS diploma or higher

Job description

Ascension Health is seeking a Respiratory Care Professional for the Pediatrics department at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on developing, applying, and evaluating individualized respiratory care plans for pediatric patients during night shifts in a full-time capacity.

Responsibilities include managing advanced respiratory modalities, documenting patient progress, educating families, and collaborating with the emergency response team.