Registered Respiratory Therapist
Lafayette, Indiana
Franciscan Health Lafayette East

Job Opportunity: RRT - Respiratory Therapy

Location: Lafayette, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• Unit Type: ICU, Med Surg, ER, NICU
• Number of Beds: 160
• Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 5-6 minimum staff
  • Night Shift: 4-4.5 minimum staff
• Shift: 6 PM – 6:30 AM (36-hour week schedules)
• Weekends: Every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratios: RVU System
• EMR System: EPIC

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credentials
• Certifications: ACLS, PALS, BLS, NRP
• Preferably Level 3 NICU skills (required to be considered)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in respiratory therapy specialty (acute care)
• Acute care experience in Med Surg, ER, and ICU settings
• Experience managing BiPAPs, ventilators, Heated High Flow units
• Assisting with intubations and bedside bronchoscopies
• Proficient in EMR charting

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in ICU/CCU, NICU, and Emergency Care as an RT
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate
• Willingness to assist with higher patient loads and higher acuity patients
• Comfortable working in a Level 3 NICU environment

Work Environment & Additional Information

• New state-of-the-art hospital facility with advanced equipment and technology
• Cohesive, family-like team environment with long-term experienced staff
• Progressive and motivated physician team
• Dress Code: Pewter or gray scrubs

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced respiratory therapists who thrive in acute care settings and are comfortable working in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.