Registered Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Respiratory Therapist at IU North. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and collaborating with nursing and clinical teams to ensure optimal patient care.

The position includes CPAP education, an on-call rotation after the first year, and referral eligibility, with a focus on patient-centered outcomes within a major health system.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC accredited respiratory care program.
• Brings NBRC registry pass within 6 months of hire (or 1 year after graduation date).
• Healthcare Provider Certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Experience with DME is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to support patient care.
• Provide CPAP education and participate in on-call rotation after year one.

Skills

Customer service skills

Written and verbal communication

EMR proficiency

Basic computer skills

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license

Tools

EMR system

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.

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About This Position:

• Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• On call rotation after 1 st 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.