Registered Respiratory Therapist – ICU, Med Surg, ER and Level III NICU
Lafayette, Indiana
Franciscan Health Lafayette East

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

Location

• Lafayette, Indiana

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: ICU, Med Surg, ER, Level III NICU
• Number of Beds: 160
• Staff: Approximately 28 total; Day shift staffed with 5-6 minimum, Night shift staffed with 4-4.5 minimum
• Patient Ratios: RVU system
• Shift Schedule: 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Call Requirements: None

Equipment and Technology

• Ventilators: PB, Drager V500, Hamilton C transport, Oscillator, Jet
• Other Respiratory Equipment: Aerogon’s, V60 Bipap, Heated High Flow Nasal Cannula (HHFNC), Nitric oxide delivery
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist, including experience within the last year
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to manage heavy patient loads and high acuity cases
• Independent, self-motivated, and willing to assist with higher acuity patients
• Willingness to work and train in Level III NICU environment

Work Environment and Culture

• New, state-of-the-art hospital facility in a prime location
• Long-term, experienced staff fostering a cohesive, family-like environment
• Motivated and progressive physician team

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Pewter Gray
• Adherence to unit dress code policies; avoid unacceptable attire

This position offers an opportunity to work in a technologically advanced critical care environment with a supportive team and diverse patient population.