Registered Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary disorders in patients at IU North. You will collaborate with nursing staff and respiratory teams to deliver personalized care and CPAP education, while contributing to a patient-first culture.

The role requires an Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license, CoARC-accredited program completion, NBRC registry completion within 6 months, and strong communication skills; ACLS/PALS/NRP are

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 date (6-month grace after graduation).
• Healthcare Provider Certification; other advanced life support may be required per unit policies.
• ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP preferred.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information.
• Basic computer skills and EMR proficiency.
• DME experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists.
• Participate in CPAP education and patient education initiatives.
• Engage in on-call rotation after first year of service.
• Support hospital operations and promote patient happiness and safety.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

EMR proficiency

DME experience

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

NBRC registry exam within 6 months

Indiana license as Respiratory Care Practitioner

Tools

EMR systems

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:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• On call rotation after 1st year
• Participate in CPAP Education
• Referral Eligible Position
• Location: IU North

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.
• Previous experience with DME preferred.

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.

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