Registered Respiratory Therapist Heart Center

Ascension • Carmel, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory care at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center Hospital in Carmel, Indiana, within the Respiratory Care department. The role formulates, executes, and evaluates individualized respiratory care protocols; manages advanced respiratory modalities and specialized equipment; and documents and communicates patient status while assessing treatment efficacy against established outcomes. The therapist also educates patients and families about conditions, facilitates referrals to community resources, and participates in emergency resuscitation responses.

Requirements

• Obtain BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire or job transfer; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Hold an Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner credential before hire or job transfer.
• Obtain the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 months of hire or job transfer.
• Meet one of the stated education or experience pathways: high school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross certification is accepted.
• At least two years of critical care experience with an RRT.

Responsibilities

• Formulate, execute, and evaluate individualized respiratory care protocols.
• Manage and oversee the application of advanced respiratory modalities and specialized equipment.
• Document, record, and communicate patient status, assessing treatment efficacy relative to established outcomes.
• Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding conditions and facilitate referrals to external community resources.
• Participate in the emergency resuscitation team and respond to critical code notifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with HSA/FSA options.
• Employer-matched 403(b), financial planning and hardship resources, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Pro-rated paid time off and holidays.
• Ascension-paid tuition through Vocare, reimbursement, professional development, and online learning.
• Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care, and stress management resources.
• Parental leave, adoption assistance, and family benefits.
• Optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings, and other benefits.

What This Job Offers

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