Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN

Indiana University Health; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for PRN night shifts at IU North. The RT will evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and collaborate with nursing and clinical teams to ensure high-quality care.

Candidates must be licensed in Indiana, graduate from a CoARC-accredited program, and have NBRC eligibility; ACLS/PALS/NRP are preferred. Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires NBRC registry exam passed within 6 months of hire date (or one year past graduation date).
• Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department policies.
• ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with patients to evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure patient care quality.
• Support growth and professional advancement through ongoing education and training.

Skills

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Confidential information handling

EMR computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

Respiratory Care Practitioner license (Indiana)

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program graduate

NBRC certification/registry

Healthcare Provider Certification

ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

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!

Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory therapy graduate? 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.

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About This Position

• PRN, Night Shift
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Location: IU North

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.

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.