Registered Respiratory Therapist - Respiratory/Neuro Diagnostics
Bedford, Indiana
Indiana University Health Bedford

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12)
• Workweek Hours:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours = 36 hours
  • Option for 4 shifts of 12 hours = 48 hours
  • Also available: 8 and 10 hour shifts totaling 40 hours/week
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (4 weekend shifts per contract)
• Call Requirement: Typically 1-2 on-call weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays

Patient Population & Types of Cases

• Adult Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Extubation, Intubation Assist
• Nasal and Oral Airway Suctioning
• Pulmonary Hygiene and Suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Tracheostomy care/management
• Respiratory diagnoses including COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, ARDS, Cystic fibrosis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), COVID
• Use of respiratory medications such as Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Mucomyst, Perforomist, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Theophylline
• Equipment: Aerosol setups, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), T-piece, Trach collar, Ultrasonic, Bag and mask, ET Tube, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Oxygen tanks
• Respiratory Therapy Administration including BiPAP, CPAP, Flow-by, SIMV, Bubble CPAP
• Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, weaning from mechanical ventilation
• Basic EKG, Chest Physiotherapy, Drawing and interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
• Patient transport (inter-departmental and ambulance)
• Assist in high-risk delivery, near drowning, respiratory distress syndrome
• Preferred experience with Home Care, NICU, Pediatrics, and Transports

Unit Information

• ICU, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Medical-Surgical units

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 3 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• Current certifications in ACLS and BLS

Special Requirements

• Experience with respiratory diagnoses such as COPD, Asthma, Shortness of Air (SOA), Pneumonia
• Familiarity with Hamilton equipment for BiPAPs and ventilators

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and federal exclusions (must be current)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (N95 or approved respirators)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (vaccination or positive titer required; no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology test as required
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years)
• Current employment application with full work history and explanation of any gaps

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Charting system used: Cerner
• Parking: Free
• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced Respiratory Therapists skilled in critical care and emergency respiratory support.