Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New & Upcoming Grads

IU Health; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IU Health is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist to join our team in Indiana. you will administer respiratory therapies, document in the medical record, and collaborate with nurses and clinicians to support patient care.

Ideal candidates hold Indiana RCP licensure, graduate from a CoARC-accredited program, and have strong customer service and communication skills with comfort in handling confidential information and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• Requires RCP license in Indiana.
• Graduation from a CoARC-accredited respiratory care program.
• NBRC registry exam within 6 months of hire; RRT if hire date within 1 year of graduation.
• Healthcare Provider Certification; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to handle confidential patient information.
• Basic computer skills and experience with EMR.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document comprehensive respiratory care therapies.
• Collaborate with nurses, advanced RTs and clinicians to coordinate patient care.
• Advise medical staff on appropriate respiratory modalities and treatment plans.
• Contribute to ongoing professional development and departmental advancement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidentiality

EMR literacy

Education

Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (IN)

CoARC-accredited program graduate

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Overview

Full time roles and some part time roles are eligible for a sign on bonus. The amount is dependent upon FTE.

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 atIU Health is the perfect opportunity! Indiana University Health and Riley Children's Health is looking for passionate, recent and upcoming RT graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals.

Preview a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health.

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.

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.

This position exists to be responsible and accountable for the administration of comprehensive respiratory care services and for appropriate documentation in the medical record of the therapy provided. The incumbent advises medical staff on appropriate types of therapeutic modalities.

• 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.

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