Registered Respiratory Therapist-Pulmonary Function

Riley Children's Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Fort Wayne seeks a Pediatric Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist to provide pulmonary function testing, respiratory education, and airway clearance support for patients in the Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic and Cystic Fibrosis Center.

The role requires an Indiana license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner, graduation from a CoARC-accredited program, and NBRC registry by hire date with RPFT credential within two years. Travel to South Bend twice a month is required.

Qualifications

• Current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license.
• Graduate from CoARC accredited program.
• NBRC registry exam completed within 6 months of hire.
• RPFT credential required within two years of hire.
• Healthcare Provider Certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing (spirometry) for pediatric patients.
• Provide respiratory education to patients and families.
• Serve as Airway Clearance Specialist for CF Center and clinic.
• Travel to South Bend twice per month to support CF Clinic operations.

Skills

Respiratory license

Customer service

Communication skills

EMR proficiency

Education

CoARC accredited respiratory care program

RPFT credential within 2 years

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.

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!

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About This Position

• Need work schedule: 8am-5:30pm, Travel to South Bend Twice a month


• Monday-Friday, no holidays or weekends


• Location: Fort Wayne, IN, 415 E, Cook Rd

The Pediatric Pulmonary Respiratory Therapist will provide pulmonary function testing (PFT) services, respiratory education, and airway clearance support for patients served through the Pediatric Pulmonary Clinic and Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Center.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pulmonary function testing, including spirometry and other diagnostic procedures, for pediatric patients.


• Provide respiratory education to patients and families regarding pulmonary conditions, medications, equipment, and treatment plans.


• Serve as an Airway Clearance Specialist within the Cystic Fibrosis Center and pulmonary clinic.


• Must be willing and able to travel to South Bend twice per month to support Cystic Fibrosis Clinic operations.

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.


• Registered Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) credential required within two (2) years of hire.


• 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.