Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

Ascension • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Respiratory Therapist works in the Respiratory Therapy NICU at St. Vincent Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role provides specialized respiratory care for fragile neonatal patients, including individualized care planning, clinical assessment, delivery and monitoring of advanced respiratory modalities, and response to changes in patient stability. The therapist evaluates clinical outcomes, medication administration, and treatment protocols, supports parents and families with education and community-resource connections, and participates in high-risk emergency resuscitation.

Requirements

• BLS Provider certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire or job transfer.
• Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner credential obtained before hire or job transfer.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care within 12 months of hire or job transfer.
• High school diploma equivalency with two years of cumulative experience, an associate or technical degree, or four years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One year of experience in a Level 4 NICU is highly preferred.
• Three years of RRT NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop tailored respiratory care plans for neonatal patients and conduct detailed clinical assessments.
• Deliver and monitor advanced neonatal respiratory modalities and specialized equipment, track patient stability, and respond to changes in condition.
• Evaluate clinical outcomes, medication administration, and treatment protocols to support continuous improvement and high-quality NICU care.
• Educate and support parents and families, and connect them with community support resources.
• Serve as a member of the high-risk emergency resuscitation team and provide interventions during critical code situations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus 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, tuition reimbursement, ongoing 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