Respiratory Therapist Registered

Ascension; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

employer-matched 403(b)

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Family benefits

Transportation savings

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for its Winchester, IN location. The role offers a weekend option with part-time scheduling and supports patient assessment, treatment planning, and monitoring of respiratory care.

The position requires Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner licensure, NBRC Registered credential within 12 months, and current BLS/Instructor certifications. Training and development opportunities are provided as part of Ascension's comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Licensure/Certification/Registration and credentials required: Indiana Respiratory Care Committee license, NBRC Registered credential within 12 months, BLS within 30 days, Instructor for BLS within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient for type and frequency of treatment and develop a care plan.
• Implement and monitor care plan and equipment; monitor and communicate patient condition.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, medications and treatment outcomes.
• Educate patient and family about condition and available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.

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

Job description

Your future role at a glance

- Location: Winchester, IN

- Facility: ASV Randolph

- Department/Specialty: Respiratory therapy

- Schedule: Weekend option | Part time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

- Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.
- Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.
- Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
- Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
- Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

- Required Credential(s): Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- 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.
- One or more of the following: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

- Preferred Credential(s): Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support. 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

- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options

- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance

- Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

- Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

- Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits

- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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.