Registered Respiratory Therapist-Resource

IU Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Relocation bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to serve on night shifts across multiple campuses, delivering patient-centered cardiopulmonary care for adults and children. The role emphasizes collaboration with nurses and clinical specialists to provide advanced therapies and continuous care.

The position offers a $30,000 sign-on for eligible external candidates and relocation assistance up to $10,000, plus night shift differential, with opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Requires Indiana Respiratory Care license.
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC registry exam must be passed within 6 months of hire date or 1 year after graduation date.
• Healthcare Provider Certification required; advanced life support certifications may be required by unit.
• ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Strong customer service skills and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential patient information and work with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to evaluate and treat patients.
• Provide respiratory care across adult and pediatric populations.
• Work across multiple hospital campuses, delivering patient-centered therapies.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

EMR/computer skills

Education

Indiana Respiratory Care license

CoARC-accredited respiratory care program

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!

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

About This Position:

• Nights 7p -730A
• Night Shift Pay Differential included
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates
• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend
• Required to work multiple campuses - Adult and pediatric populations
• Methodist Hospital

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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