Pulmonary Function Lab-Respiratory Therapist

IU Health•Indianapolis, IN

1d•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 different entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support. Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs get the opportunity to grow their medical knowledge and skills. They do this by working closely with patients and team members to build personalized therapies. Along with endless opportunities for continued advancement, our Respiratory teams also have a phenomenal promotional ladder within IU Health to continue their professional advancement. IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

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.
Build personalized therapies by working closely with patients and team members.
Grow medical knowledge and skills.