Pediatric ICU Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 4x12-hour shifts, every other week (EOW) required
• Unit Assignment: NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics; floating between these units and IU Health North Hospital possible
• Facility Type: Children's hospital experience required within the last 3 years; open to travelers with level 1 adult facility experience
• Experience Required:

  • Minimum 2 years PICU experience
  • Must have recent Children's Hospital experience (within last 3 years)
  • Labor & Delivery (L&D) experience required as primary assignment is in L&D
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (IN state license required; temporary license accepted if applied for both temporary and permanent)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only, RQI acceptable
• NBRC RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - required if placed in L&D, can be obtained after offer
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - preferred but not required
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Pediatric Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience
• Pediatric Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• Experience working with Pediatric patients
• Experience working with Adult patients

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience in NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics units
• Ability to float between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units
• Must have L&D experience
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required (not required for Techs or RRTs)
• Unit competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles) - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Mumps - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Rubella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Varicella - positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap - preferred but not required
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31), no declinations accepted
• Background checks including 7 years of residence/work history, criminal, sex offender, and federal exclusions within 30-90 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment with supervisory titles, verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist within 12 months and annually updated

Additional Information

• Floating between units and facilities may be required
• Indiana RN travel restrictions effective 11/30/24 do not apply to Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers
• Mandatory RRT modules must be completed prior to orientation with a hard deadline (21 modules total)
• Various facility-specific compliance and orientation documents must be completed prior to start

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in a children's hospital setting with a focus on PICU and L&D units.