Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Neuro Diagnostics
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Travel/Contract

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Specialty: Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift Requirements:

  • Every weekend required (Saturday and Sunday)
  • Plus two rotating weekdays
• Floating: Must float between multiple hospital locations within the system
• First Time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 1.5 years of Respiratory Therapist experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy)
• Background checks including:

  • 7 years residence/work history verification
  • SSN Trace, County Criminal, Statewide, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level III
  • Education verification
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Transcript or diploma (official, clear copy)
• Education verification by third party
• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (approved respirators only)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (preferred but not required)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required, no declinations accepted
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• References: Minimum 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years, must be from charge, manager, supervisor, or above
• Employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist within 12 months, completed annually
• Competency exams including medication/pharmacology test and unit competency exam
• Color blind testing (Ishihara exam or equivalent) with minimum 100% score

Additional Requirements

• Completion of mandatory RRT modules (22 modules) prior to orientation with a strict deadline
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements
• Facility-specific compliance and orientation documents must be completed as a priority

Notes

• IU Health will not allow Indiana RNs to work at their facilities effective 11/30/24, except for Periop/OR RN’s, Allied, and Ambulatory RN travelers. This does not affect Respiratory Therapists.
• On-site fit testing is available only as a last resort and not at all campuses. PAPR use requires prior facility approval except at certain campuses where it is automatically approved.
• Candidates must confirm comfort and awareness of the every weekend shift requirement before submission.

This position is ideal for experienced Respiratory Therapists with ICU background looking for a travel contract opportunity in Indiana with a reputable health system.