Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
ININD Ascension St. Vincent Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Assess patients to determine appropriate treatment types and frequency.
• Develop, implement, and monitor patient care plans and respiratory equipment.
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities and administer medications.
• Educate patients and families about health conditions and available community resources.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes.
• Requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment.

Required Qualifications

Licensure / Certification

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).

Preferred Certifications

• Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification (American Academy of Pediatrics).
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted).

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with 2 years of cumulative experience, OR
• Associate's or Technical degree, OR
• 4 years of applicable cumulative job-specific experience.

Specialty Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in respiratory therapy (based on highest requirement interpretation).

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Additional Requirements

• Completion of core competencies including HIPAA, Joint Commission, NPSG, OSHA topics.
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or declination documentation
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal) or mask requirement if declined
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Tdap vaccination (valid within 10 years)
  • TB screening (PPD or IGRA with chest X-ray if positive)
• Fit testing for respiratory protection (annual requirement).
• Drug screening (12 panel) within 30 days prior to assignment start and annually thereafter.
• Criminal background checks, employment and education verifications, and professional references required.
• Valid driver’s license or state ID.
• Health statement or physical exam prior to first assignment and updated annually.
• Skills checklist to be completed within one year of start and updated annually.

Work Environment

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment requiring critical thinking and independent judgment.

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Respiratory Therapists seeking a travel assignment in Indiana with a reputable healthcare system.