Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care Transport

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Parental leave

Transportation savings

Family benefits

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Transport clinician for critical care interfacility and intrafacility moves. You will provide rapid assessment, stabilization, and treatment, ensuring safe hand-offs and clear status updates to receiving teams.

The role requires extensive life-support credentials and NICU/PICU transport experience. The position operates day and night shifts at Ascension St. Vincent with full-time benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• ALS, BLS, NRP, PALS and STABLE certifications required within specified timeframes.
• Respiratory care credentials required prior to hire or transfer date.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet hospital credentialing timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess, medicate, and stabilize critical patients during intrafacility and interfacility transport.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and treatment for safe hand-off.
• Inspect and maintain safe transport equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to Air Medical vendor limitations and educate on safe transport requirements.

Skills

Emergency transport

Critical care

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced Life Support (ALS)

BLS Provider

Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP)

STABLE Program

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

NBRC Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Driver's License

Respiratory Care program graduate

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Facility: Ascension St. Vincent

Department/Specialty: Critical Care Transport

Schedule: Day, Night, 12/24-hour shifts | Full-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• You will assess, medicate, and stabilize critical patients during intrafacility and interfacility transport.
• Monitor, document, and communicate patient status and treatment for safe hand-off.
• Inspect and maintain safe transport equipment and supplies.
• Adhere to Air Medical vendor limitations and educate on safe transport requirements.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s)

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Certification specializing in The S.T.A.B.L.E Program obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Drivers License obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Therapist credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. If acquired prior to 1993 Respiratory Care Practitioner accepted. Registered Radiologic Technologist (RRT)
• One or more of the following:
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Pediatric Transport credentialed from the National Certification Corporation (NCC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Certified Neonatal Pediatric Transport(C-NPT)
  • Respiratory Therapist specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 24 Months (2 years) of hire date or job transfer date. Registered Respiratory Therapist-Neonatal/Pediatric Specialty(RRT-NPS)

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent and Graduate of a Respiratory Care program by hire date or job transfer date required.

Work Experience

• Three years of experience in Level III/IV NICU or PICU required.
• Five years of experience in Level III/IV NICU or PICU preferred.

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 federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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