Respiratory Therapist (RT) - New & Upcoming Grads

Indiana University Health System • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health and Riley Children's Health is looking for passionate, recent and upcoming RT graduates to join our team and collaborate with top medical professionals. 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. This position exists to be responsible and accountable for the administration of comprehensive respiratory care services and for appropriate documentation in the medical record of the therapy provided. The incumbent advises medical staff on appropriate types of therapeutic modalities.

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

• ACLS certification.
• PALS certification.
• NRP certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer comprehensive respiratory care services.
• Document therapy provided in the medical record.
• Advise medical staff on appropriate types of therapeutic modalities.
• Evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.
• Collaborate with nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists.

Benefits

• Sign on bonus (for full time and some part time roles, amount dependent upon FTE).
• 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