Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Adult ICU
Muncie, Indiana
Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: RRT (Respiratory Therapist)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (17:30 - 6:00)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Work Setting: Adult ICU, General Care, and Adult Intensive Care units
• Shift Pattern: 3x12s or 4x12s; no more than 5 consecutive workdays allowed
• Holiday Coverage: Typically on a rotation basis

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist
• Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification

Required Skills

• Respiratory care skills including:

  • Airway management
  • Medication administration
  • Ventilator management
  • Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Suctioning
  • Pulmonary toileting
  • Nebulizer treatments
  • BiPAP and CPAP management
• Work setting experience in Adult ICU required

Preferred Skills (Not Required)

• Experience in trauma, teaching hospital, or emergency room settings
• Familiarity with bronchoscopes
• Experience with Cerner documentation system
• Experience with Hamilton G5 and Philips V60 ventilators

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year residential/work history
  • SSN trace, county, state, national sex offender checks
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment verified within 2 years
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start (approved respirators only)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine strongly recommended
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Color blind exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with 100% minimum score

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers and local candidates are accepted
• Must comply with facility-specific forms and orientation packets prior to start
• HIPAA acknowledgment required
• No prior travel experience required

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity adult ICU setting with a reputable travel contract. Candidates must meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements to be considered.