Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Critical Care/Trauma 1 Center - Indianapolis Campus

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension St. Vincent seeks a dedicated Respiratory Therapist to join its team in Indianapolis. This vital role involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory challenges, requiring a commitment to excellence and patient care. New graduates are encouraged to apply, providing an enriching opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with a long-standing organization.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from Indiana required.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist certification from the NBRC within 12 months required.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory issues.
• Develop patient care plans based on assessments.
• Monitor and implement advanced respiratory care modalities.

Skills

Assessment of patient respiratory needs

Emergency response skills

Patient education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Level 1 Trauma
• Schedule: Full Time Nights, 7:00 pm - 7:30 am, 3 Nights per Week, Every Third Friday- Saturday
• Hospital: St. Vincent 86th Street
• Location:Indianapolis, IN

New grads welcome to apply! Will be oriented to work all critical care areas: including PMCH, the adult and pediatric EDs, and floor therapy. Trauma 1, Indianapolis Campus. A dynamic team with awesome teamwork. What could be more rewarding than saving the life of another human being? As our Respiratory Therapist, you will work on the front lines in providing care to our patients who may be having difficulty breathing.

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

• RRT (CRT at a minimum due to the current climate) preferred.
• As our Respiratory Therapist, you will help patients who may be having difficulty breathing. Our RTs work on the front lines in emergency departments, intensive care units, and other hospital units to assist patients who may be having difficulty breathing. Must be willing to work in different units.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.