RRT

Registered Respiratory TherapistIndiana 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!Enjoy the flexibility of IU Health's Regional Resource Pool. Team members self-schedule and have the opportunity to work across Bloomington, Bedford, and Paoli based on operational needs. Schedules are posted 8-9 weeks in advance, providing visibility and flexibility while supporting multiple communities across South Central Indiana.About This Position:PRN-Night shiftResource-schedule determined by Self Scheduler, schedule available 8-9 weeks out.Location may change based on need.Weekend Requirement of 1 weekend shifts per 6 weeks.Collaborate directly with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams during bedside rounds while serving as an advocate for patients and families.Resource Pool: Primary coverage includes Bloomington Hospital, IU Health Bedford Hospital, and IU Health Paoli HospitalTravel between locations is expected based on staffing needs.Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to care for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and critical care patients while providing advanced cardiopulmonary therapies across multiple inpatient settings. 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.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.Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.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.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 profession.We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.