Respiratory Therapy Student Position (Respiratory Therapy Assistant)

Student- Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA)

Are you currently enrolled in Respiratory Therapy program and interested in gaining hands-on experience in your chosen field of study? Then the Student- Respiratory Therapy Assistant (RTA) position is the perfect one for you!

Our RTA positions give Respiratory students an opportunity to get hands-on experience in a clinical setting. These positions include starting and discontinuing therapies for patients, learning about patient record keeping, and learning how to properly utilize Respiratory Therapy equipment.

In addition to gaining clinical knowledge and experience, our RTAs are uniquely positioned to move into official Registered Respiratory Therapy roles at Indiana University Health. These team members get an outstanding opportunity to experience all the different ways Respiratory Therapists impact patient lives for the better.

Outside of working with state-of-the-art technology and equipment, IU Health provides several options when it comes to planning for the future. The IUH organization offers several different incentives for every member of staff. From opportunities to stay healthy to volunteering in local communities. Employees of IU also continue their education with certifications and licensure courses. Our benefited employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement if they elect to go back to school!

Qualifications

• 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 in EMR.
• Requires a basic knowledge of infection control procedure.
• Requires the ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams to insure optimal patient care.
• Requires strong organizational skills.
• Requires current enrollment in a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program.
• Requires current active Respiratory Student Permit from the state of Indiana.
• Requires Healthcare Provider BLS Certification.

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About Us

• 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 University School of Medicine one of the nation's largest medical schools gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.

About the Team

Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We're looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Job Info

• Job Identification 427190
• Job Category Respiratory Therapy
• Posting Date 09/09/2026, 08:30 PM
• Locations 340 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, US
• Job Schedule Part time