Registered Respiratory Therapist-Cystic Fibrosis Team

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

10h • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. 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 at IU Health is the perfect opportunity! Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory therapy graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: iuhealth.org/ApplyRT . This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team! Preview a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health. About This Position: Work schedule: 8am-4:30pm No weekends or holidays Location: Riley Outpatient Center Must obtain RPFT within 2 years of hire Must be willing to travel to South Bend to assist with coverage Will be part of the Cystic Fibrosis team and be willing to fulfill the responsibilities' of airway clearance specialist in addition to PFT lab duties 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.

Requirements

• Current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana.
• Graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Pass the N.B.R.C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry exam within 6 months of hire date (this requirement is void if hire date is one year past graduation date).
• Healthcare Provider Certification.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal with confidential patient information.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR.

Nice To Haves

• RPFT certification (must obtain within 2 years of hire).
• Willingness to travel to South Bend to assist with coverage.
• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists.
• Fulfill the responsibilities of airway clearance specialist.
• Perform PFT lab duties.

Benefits

• Continued education opportunities.
• Certification opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Promotional ladder for professional advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree