Registered Respiratory Therapist

IU Health; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Part-time weekends

Job summary

IU Health in Bedford Park, IL is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for weekend nights in Bedford Hospital. This part-time role offers night shift differential and a $30,000 sign-on bonus for external candidates.

You will evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, collaborate with nurses and clinical specialists, and grow your skills through education and advancement opportunities offered by IU Health.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program
• NBRC registry exam completed within 6 months of hire (or exception as stated)
• Healthcare Provider Certification; other life support certifications may be required per unit/department
• ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential patient information
• Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure quality care
• Provide therapies and grow medical knowledge through continued advancement opportunities

Skills

Customer service skills

Written/Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

NBRC registry exam completed within 6 months

Tools

EMR

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.

Are you interested in utilizing your Respiratory Therapy license in a way that can benefit the lives of your patients, your community, and those you work with? Then working as Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!

Preview a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health.

About This Position:

• Part time, Weekends
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates
• Every Friday and Saturday, 6pm-6:30am
• Location: Bedford Hospital

Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and demographics. We are also responsible for collaborating with various different entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support.

Requirements:

• Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires that the N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry exam be passed within 6 months of hire date. The 6-month requirement for the RRT is void if hire date is one year past graduation date.
• Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to deal with confidential patient information.
• Requires basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR.

Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs 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.