Registered Respiratory Therapist
Portage, IN
Jackson HealthPros
3x12 hrs

We’re hiring an experienced Respiratory Therapist for a local hospital in Portage, IN where you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the treatment, care, and needs of patients with breathing disorders. The Respiratory Therapist provides intensive respiratory care, patient transport, and education according to physician orders and facility policy. Responsibilities include performing ventilator management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, pulmonary function studies, arterial puncture, oximetry and capnography monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, chest physiotherapy, assistance with bronchoscopy and chest tube procedures, and documenting patient responses to therapy. You will follow laboratory and equipment policies, assist with equipment maintenance, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation per BLS and ACLS guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree from a Respiratory Therapy or Cardiopulmonary Science program.
• Current state Respiratory Therapist license in good standing with the State License Board.
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential required.
• Minimum one year of experience as an RRT in an acute care or hospital setting.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience operating and managing mechanical ventilators and both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Experience performing arterial puncture and interpreting ventilatory efficiency measurements.
• Ability to perform and document routine respiratory procedures (suctioning, chest physiotherapy, trach care, 12-lead EKG, pulmonary function tests).

Preferred Qualifications

• ACLS certification preferred.
• Experience with bronchoscopy assistance, chest tube management, and advanced airway procedures preferred.
• Previous experience in a moderate to high acuity hospital or trauma center preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift pattern: 3x12 day shifts.
• Duration: 13-week assignment.
• May be required to float to other facilities within the client system as needed.

Apply now and one of our recruiters will reach out with the details to see if this is the right fit for you.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin day one and support your professional and personal needs.

• Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

As a traveling health professional, you will provide critical respiratory care that supports patient outcomes across communities. You will gain experience with a variety of ventilatory equipment and acute care procedures while contributing to continuity of care during temporary staffing needs.

Location Highlights

Portage, IN offers convenient access to Lake Michigan and regional recreational areas. The city is within a 20–30 minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park and its lakeshore beaches, and downtown Chicago is approximately a 40–60 minute commute by car depending on traffic. Residents can access multiple state parks, marinas along Lake Michigan, and local shopping and dining options in nearby Valparaiso and Chesterton, providing a mix of suburban and coastal lifestyle options for outdoor and urban interests.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.