Pediatric Clinical Respiratory Specialist - Acute Care

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. 

Are you interested in utilizing your Respiratory Therapy license in a way that can benefit the lives of your patients, your community, and those you work with? Then working as Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity! 

 

About This Position: 

• Full Time, Night Shift (3 twelve-hour shifts Monday-Friday)
• Night Shift Pay Differential included 
• Department- Acute Care
• Sign On Bonus of $15,000 to Eligible External Candidates 
• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location
• Located: Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, IN
• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend

 

Why be a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health.?

What can we offer you? 

• Benefits: Whether you’re in the market to enhance your 401k, further your education, expand your family, or take some time to rest and relax, IU Health has an extensive benefits package to fit your needs. 
• Sign on Bonus and Relocation to Qualified Candidates
• Flexible Scheduling
• Low to no-cost continuing education credits
• Career development and growth, clinical ladder opportunity

Job Duties

• Displays IU Health Values as a bedside care giver & educator
• Main point of contact and clinical resource 
• Design and implement education
• Primary educator for orientations
• Partner with leadership on evidence-based data and quality improvement
• Serves as a positive role model, mentor, and educator 

Requirements: 

• Requires current Indiana licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of Indiana. 
• Requires R.R.T. (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential by the N.B.R.C (National Board for Respiratory Care).
• Requires an AS degree from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and a regionally accredited respiratory care. Preferred BS degree. 
• Require Healthcare Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Certification. 
• Requires other advanced life support certifications per unit/department of specialty within 6 months of date of hire. 
• Requires 2-4 years of experience in Respiratory Care. 
• Requires 1 year of experience in area of specialty. Preferred 2 years.
• Requires ability to apply basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). 

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. 

 

#LI-S1! 

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana