Registered Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000 for external

Night shift differential

Referral program

Job summary

Indiana University Health, Inc. is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the night shift at University Hospital. The role offers a $30,000 sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates and requires weekend shifts every fourth weekend.

RTs collaborate with nurses and clinicians to evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary disorders, participate in bedside rounds, and provide patient advocacy while maintaining high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC registry exam to be passed within 6 months of hire (6-month rule).
• Healthcare Provider Certification; additional life support certifications may be required.
• ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP preferred.
• Strong customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information and work with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bedside rounds and be a patient advocate.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists.
• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across modalities.
• Work as part of the night shift team with weekend rotation.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Confidential patient information

EMR / computer skills

Education

Indiana license (RCP)

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

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:

• Night Shift, Benefit Eligible, 24 hours per week


• Night Shift Pay Differential included


• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates


• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend


• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate


• Referral Eligible Position


• Location: University 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.

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