Respiratory Therapy Student Position (Respiratory Therapy Assistant)

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentives for staff

Tuition reimbursement for further education

Opportunities for healthy lifestyle programs

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Indianapolis is offering a Student-Respiratory Therapy Assistant position, perfect for enrolled Respiratory Therapy students seeking hands-on experience. This role includes starting and discontinuing therapies for patients, learning about patient record-keeping, and utilizing Respiratory Therapy equipment. Eligible employees benefit from incentives, healthy lifestyle options, and educational support including tuition reimbursement. Apply now to embark on your journey in patient care with opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Start and discontinue therapies for patients.
• Learn about patient record-keeping.
• Utilize Respiratory Therapy equipment.
• Gain clinical knowledge and experience.

Skills

Customer service skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle confidential patient information

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of infection control procedures

Ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams

Strong organizational skills

Education

Current enrollment in a CoARC accredited respiratory care program

Active Respiratory Student Permit from the state of Indiana

Healthcare Provider BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Are you currently enrolled in a Respiratory Therapy program and interested in gaining hands‑on experience in your chosen field of study? The Student‑Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) position is the perfect opportunity for you.

Our RTA positions give Respiratory students an opportunity to get hands‑on experience in a clinical setting. These roles involve starting and discontinuing therapies for patients, learning about patient record‑keeping, and properly utilizing Respiratory Therapy equipment.

In addition to gaining clinical knowledge and experience, RTAs are uniquely positioned to move into official Registered Respiratory Therapy roles at Indiana University Health. These team members experience the many ways Respiratory Therapists impact patient lives for the better.

Outside of working with state‑of‑the‑art technology, IU Health provides several options for planning the future. The IUH organization offers incentives for every staff member, opportunities to stay healthy, volunteer in communities, and continue education through certifications and licensure courses. Eligible employees can also receive tuition reimbursement if they wish to go back to school.

• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to handle confidential patient information.
• Requires basic computer skills and the ability to work in EMR.
• Requires a basic knowledge of infection control procedures.
• Requires the ability to work with multi‑disciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Requires current enrollment in a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires an active Respiratory Student Permit from the state of Indiana.
• Requires Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodation.