Respiratory Therapist - Nights (PT)

Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana in Indianapolis is seeking a Part-Time Respiratory Therapist to deliver therapies in the adult rehabilitation population (age 15+) and to advise physicians on optimal therapy choices. You will also support respiratory care operations and ensure patient safety on the unit.

The role requires a registry graduate, Indiana license, CPR and ACLS within 3 months, with availability for 7:00pm–7:30am shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved registry program.
• Current Indiana license (or certification) as Registered Respiratory Therapist; preferred or CRT.
• CPR certification required per American Heart Association standards; ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• Competency in arterial blood gases as required by CLIA.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and monitors oxygen, aerosol therapy, ventilation, CPAP/BiPAP, and overnight oximetry.
• Troubleshoots equipment, documents charting, interprets results, and advises physician on airway management.
• Administers intermittent therapy and medications with proper orders, charting, and charging.
• Performs EKGs and point-of-care labs, including arterial blood gases per protocol.
• Provides 24-hour coverage and responds to rapid response or Code Blue situations.
• Supports department policies, quality improvement, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Technical respiratory knowledge

Cardiopulmonary anatomy/physiology

Drug knowledge for cardiopulmonary

Bilingual Spanish/English

Education

Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy

Registry exam within 2 years of hire

Job description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) is nationally ranked among the Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation by U.S. News and World Report for 2025-2026 and the Best Rehabilitation Hospital in Indiana for the third year in a row. RHI provides high quality, evidence-based rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. We offer inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients 15 years of age and older. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF JOB

The Respiratory Therapist position exists to administer all types of therapies within the Respiratory Care Department to provide quality patient care for the adult rehabilitation population served from age 15 and older. Position advises physician staff on appropriate types of therapeutic modalities. Understands and exhibits the principals of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors' others in the performance of their assigned duties. Additionally, understands that every employee is responsible for exhibiting exceptional customer service by answering call lights on the nursing unit and if not able to assist personally, will inform the appropriate employee regarding the patient's need.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Sets-up, initiates, and monitors basic oxygen and aerosol therapy, continuous mechanical ventilation, CPAPand BiPAP, overnight oximetry studies, in any care areas to include: obtaining proper orders, delivery and setup/break down of equipment needed specific to the patient use integrating age specific issues.
• Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment. Provides accurate charting and charging, edits results, creates report, interprets results and advises physician regarding appropriate action for appropriate airway management.
• Administers all types of intermittent therapy and medication to include, obtaining proper orders, accuratecharting, and charging and troubleshooting of equipment as required.
• Performs Electrocardiographic (EKG)procedures, point of care lab testing, i.e. arterial blood gases per medical director's approval.
• Provides continuous, 24-hour coverage for services and is available to respond to "rapid response"and "Code Blue" situations.
• Assists the Director of the department with policies, protocols, reports, rental equipment, stocking of supplies.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement/program evaluation activities and observes measures to ensure Hospital, Joint Commission, CARF and other quality standards and regulations are met.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Must possess technical knowledge of various types of equipment in the department and their application.
• Must have thorough knowledge of cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology and pathology as it applies to any and all modes of respiratory therapy.
• Must have general knowledge of drugs that affect the cardiopulmonary system, age-related issues and a thorough knowledge of specific pharmacological agents that respiratory therapy personnel administer. Must have knowledge of indication and hazards associated with therapy and all intermittent modalities.
• Bilingual capability (Spanish/English) strongly preferred.

SPECIAL TRAINING, LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING

• Must be a graduate of an AMA approved registry program.
• Current valid Indiana license (or certification) as Registered Respiratory Therapist, preferred or Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification in accordance with American Heart Association Standards.
• Must complete ACLS course and maintain certification within three months of hire date; must complete initial and on-going competency training for drawing of Arterial Blood Gases as required byCLIA.

EDUCATION

• Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy, B.S. preferred.
• Must attempt to pass the Registry exam within 2 years of hire date.

Hours

• Part-Time Work: All Shifts are from 7:00pm-7:30am

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.