Registered Respiratory Therapist

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

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 entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists
• Ensure total customer happiness and support
• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate

Benefits

• Full Time
• Night Shift
• Night Shift Differential
• Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible Candidates
• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible Candidates based on location
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend
• Options to become a dedicated RT in the NICU, PICU, Maternity Tower or General Care
• continued education and certification opportunities
• tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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