Registered Respiratory Therapist - Weekends

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $30,000

Weekend differential 40% of base rate

Referral eligible

Job summary

Indiana University Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist for Riley Hospital for Children. This full-time role offers a special weekend option with a 40% base differential and a sign-on bonus of $30,000.

The weekend schedule requires every 4th weekend and involves bedside rounds with patient advocacy. The RT will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and treat cardiopulmonary disorders, using diverse modalities and completing documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from Indiana.
• Requires graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC registry exam must be passed within 6 months of hire date (6-month rule).
• Healthcare Provider Certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP may be required depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Participate in bedside rounds and advocate for patients.
• Collaborate with nurses, senior therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure quality patient care.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

CoARC-accredited Respiratory Care program

Tools

EMR

Job description

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:

• Full Time, Special Weekend Option - Days
• Special Weekend Differential of plus 40% of the base rate included
• Sign-on Bonus of $30,000 available
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend
• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate
• Location: Riley Hospital for Children
• Referral Eligible

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.