Registered Respiratory Therapist

Ascension Health; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent in Evansville, IN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for full-time night shift. You will lead pulmonary care plans, perform advanced respiratory care, monitor patients closely, adjust treatment as needed, and educate families while coordinating with community resources.

You will be part of a dedicated emergency resuscitation team ready to deliver life-saving actions. Required credentials include Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner, NBRC Registered, and BLS within 1 month;

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month of hire date; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner credential required.
• NBRC Registered credential required within 12 months of hire date or as applicable.
• ALS preferred; AHA or ARC accepted.
• PALS preferred; AHA or ARC accepted.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of individualized pulmonary care plans by assessing patient diagnoses to determine effective treatment type and frequency.
• Provide advanced respiratory care and monitor clinical conditions to optimize patient outcomes.
• Evaluate respiratory practices and medication administration and adjust plans to meet recovery goals.
• Educate patients and families and connect them with community resources and support programs.
• Contribute to emergency resuscitation team with life-saving interventions when needed.

Education

High School diploma equivalency / Associate's degree or 4 years cumulative job-specific experience

Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner credential

NBRC Registered credential

Advanced Life Support (ALS) preferred

Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Evansville, IN

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

• Department/Specialty: Respiratory Therapy

• Schedule: Full Time | Nights, 6:30pm-6:30am

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How you'll make an impact in this role

• Lead the development of individualized pulmonary care plans by assessing patient diagnoses to determine the most effective treatment type and frequency.

• Optimize patient outcomes by performing advanced respiratory care and vigilantly monitoring clinical conditions to ensure the highest standard of treatment.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of respiratory practices and medication administration, proactively adjusting plans of care to ensure patients are reaching their recovery goals.

• Empower patients and their families by providing clear education on their health conditions and connecting them with vital community resources and support programs.

• Respond with precision and expertise as a key member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing life-saving interventions when they are needed most.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.

• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays

• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 31.41

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