Registered Respiratory Therapist - Fort Wayne

Indiana University Health System; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, IN is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work closely with nurses, other RTs, and clinical specialists to ensure high-quality patient care and outcomes.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, developing therapy plans, and educating patients and families. Requires Indiana RCP license, CoARC-accredited training, and NBRC registry progression with growth and advancement

Qualifications

• Requires current Indiana license as Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP).
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NRBC registry exam within 6 months of hire date unless hire date is >1 year after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, advanced RTs, and clinical specialists for patient care.
• Provide patient education and develop personalized therapy plans.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Confidentiality

EMR systems

Customer service

Education

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

Indiana respiratory care license (RCP)

Tools

EMR system

Job description

This position is the for the future Fort Wayne Hospital that opens in May 2027. Until the hospital opens, this position would work at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. Come learn and group with us!

We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and who seek excellence every day.

Why Join IU Health?

As Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive healthcare system, and the number 1 ranked healthcare system in Indiana, we offer:

• 401(K) retirement savings with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness - Government program that may allow qualifying participants to have the remainder of their student loan balance forgiven (after a set amount of time and specific qualifications have been met).
• Employee Assistance Program – Counseling at no cost to you
• Healthy Results - Participation in our team member wellness programs award points that contribute toward a biweekly financial incentive in your paycheck! The more you participate, the more you earn!

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

About this position

• Full time, Day Shift
• Every 3rd weekend and Holiday rotation
• New Hire Bonus ($30,000) availableto Eligible External Candidates
• Relocation Bonus ($10,000) available to Eligible External Candidates based on location
• Location: This position is the for the future Fort Wayne Hospital that opens in May 2027. Until the hospital opens, this position would work at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana.
• Referral Eligible Position

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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