Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
PEL/VIP
3x12 hrs, Nights

Respiratory Therapist, RRT | General Floors | Indiana

Assignment Overview

The Respiratory Therapist will provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies in a 500+ bed hospital setting. The ideal candidate will possess strong critical thinking skills and be able to work in a Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn unit, including adult medical, trauma/neuro, burn, and cardiovascular critical care units.

Assignment Details

• Shift: 3x12 Nights
• Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2295 (negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and develop a care plan for patients with respiratory insufficiencies
• Implement and monitor patient care plans and equipment
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice and patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and community support
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes

Qualifications

Required:

• BLS Provider credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Respiratory Care Practitioner from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• High School diploma with 2 years of experience, Associate's degree/Technical degree, or 4 years of job-specific experience

Preferred:

• Advanced Life Support credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support credential accepted from American Heart Association or American Red Cross