Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Weekend Option - Critical Care/Trauma 1 Center - Indi[...]

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system, Ascension, is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for critical care units at their Indianapolis campus. This role offers the opportunity to work in various intensive and emergency care settings, providing essential patient support during critical health events. With a commitment to quality care and community involvement, Ascension encourages applicants who are passionate about improving respiratory health.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Qualifications

• Certification in Respiratory Therapy required.
• Experience in critical care preferred.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Monitor and record patient conditions, adjusting care plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory health.

Skills

Patient Care

Respiratory Therapy

Monitoring Equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

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

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• Hospital: St. Vincent 86th Street
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
  
  

Details

• Department: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Full Time Nights, Weekend Option
• Hospital: St. Vincent 86th Street
• Location: Indianapolis, IN
  
  

This opportunity is great for an individual who loves critical care and wants to keep up their adult and pediatric skill sets. You will be oriented to the Adult General Floor, Adult Trauma 1 Emergency Department, Medical ICU, Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Burn ICU, as well as can orientate into Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital in the Pediatric general floor care, Pediatric ICU, and the Pediatric Trauma 1 Emergency Room.

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.

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Requirements

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.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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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Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

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