Pediatric Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: RRT Pediatrics (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Shift: 3x12-hour shifts, every other week (EOW) required
• Floating between NICU, PICU, Pediatrics, and possibly IU Health North Hospital
• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics but may change based on facility needs

Required Experience

• Minimum 18 months recent experience in NICU or PICU
• Trauma 1 experience in a children’s hospital within the last year required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (RRT) must be in hand to submit
• ACLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA only, RQI acceptable)
• NRP (AHA Neonatal Resuscitation Program, required if placed in Labor & Delivery)
• PALS preferred but not required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Skills & Equipment Experience

• Experience with NICU, PICU, ventilators (Servo I, Servo U, Hamilton G5)
• Must have trauma experience in a pediatric setting

Prior Travel Experience

• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including 7 years residence/work history, SSN trace, criminal, sex offender, and education verification
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent, 100% minimum score)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) positive titers or 2 vaccines each (no declinations accepted)
  • Varicella positive titer or 2 vaccines (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with appropriate supervisory titles
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually thereafter
• Completion of mandatory RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules, deadline Friday before start)

Important Notes

• Indiana RNs are restricted from starting new contracts after 9/9/2024 for most units except Periop/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Floating between units and hospitals may be required
• Education verification and background checks must be completed and cleared prior to start

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric critical care experience looking for a travel contract in Indiana.