Registered Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign On Bonus of $30,000

Opportunities for continued education

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A prominent healthcare system in Indianapolis is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with cardiopulmonary disorders, advocating for patients, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Ideal candidates must have a current Indiana license and be graduates of accredited programs. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 is available for eligible candidates. This position provides opportunities for professional development and requires strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Requires passing the N.B.R.C. registry exam within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred certifications include ACLS, PALS, and/or NRP.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bedside rounds and act as a patient advocate.
• Work closely with patients to evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary disorders.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective written and verbal communication

Ability to deal with confidential information

Basic computer skills and EMR familiarity

Education

Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana

Graduation from a CoARC accredited respiratory care program

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, motivated to do their best every day, and 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 to 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 a Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!

Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or a recent graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: iuhealth.org/ApplyRT. This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

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

About This Position

• Weekends only
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates
• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
• Location: Methodist

Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and demographics. We also collaborate with various 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.

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.