Respiratory Therapist

Ascension; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist to join the team in Anderson, IN. This PRN, night-shift role requires the ability to float to St. Vincent Fishers when needed, with a minimum of 3 shifts every 6 weeks.

You will develop individualized care plans, deliver advanced respiratory therapies, and participate in emergency resuscitation efforts, ensuring safe transitions from hospital to home and continuous patient improvement.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credential from NBRC obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of individualized care plans by assessing patient diagnosis and respiratory needs to ensure each treatment is precise and outcome-driven.
• Implement and manage advanced respiratory therapies using state-of-the-art equipment to stabilize and improve lung function.
• Direct life-saving interventions as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team.
• Educate patients and families about respiratory health and community resources for safe hospital-to-home transitions.
• Evaluate and refine treatment effectiveness by real-time monitoring and adjusting therapies.

Education

Degree/Experience requirements

Job description

• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ability to float to St. Vincent Fishers as well
• Department/Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Nights | PRN | 6:00pm - 6:30am | Minimum 3 shifts per 6 week schedule

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Anderson, IN
• Facility: Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Ability to float to St. Vincent Fishers as well
• Department/Specialty: Respiratory Therapy
• Schedule: Nights | PRN | 6:00pm - 6:30am | Minimum 3 shifts per 6 week schedule

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Lead the development of individualized care plans by assessing patient diagnosis and respiratory needs to ensure every treatment is medically precise and outcome-driven.
• Implement and manage advanced respiratory therapies using state-of-the-art equipment to stabilize and improve the lung function of patients with complex insufficiencies.
• Direct life‑saving interventions as a core member of the emergency resuscitation team, providing rapid‑response expertise when every second counts.
• Empower patients and their families through clear education on their respiratory health and community resources, ensuring a safe and informed transition from hospital to home.
• Evaluate and refine treatment effectiveness by monitoring patient progress in real‑time and adjusting medications or modalities to achieve the highest quality of care.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll 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 prior to 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.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well‑being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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.

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