Registered Respiratory Therapist - Nights - Riley Hospital

IU Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Registered Respiratory Therapist to join their team at Riley Hospital for Children. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on patient lives through innovative respiratory care. The ideal candidate will hold a current Indiana license and have a passion for working in a pediatric setting. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment, this position promises a rewarding career path. Join a team that values quality, innovation, and education in healthcare, and help transform the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Bonus up to $10,000

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Must pass N.B.R.C. registry exam within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure patient care.

Skills

Respiratory Care

Customer Service

Effective Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Education

Graduation from CoARC accredited program

Healthcare Provider Certification

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 atRiley Hospital for Children is the perfect opportunity!

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

About this Position:

• Full Time
• Nights
• Every 4th Weekend
• Night Shift Payrate Premium
• $15,000 One-time sign on bonus available to qualified candidates
• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 (depending on candidates’ current location) available to qualified candidates
• 2 years of experience in a pediatric setting preferred

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.