Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)

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

Job Description

• Shift requirement: Every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday) plus two rotating weekdays.
• Floating between multiple hospital campuses may be required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Required Qualifications

• License: Indiana Respiratory Therapist license (RRT) required.
• Certifications:

  • Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years total experience with at least 18 months recent ICU experience.
  • Education must be accredited through CoARC and regionally accredited through CHEA.
• Additional Requirements:

  • Completion of mandatory facility-specific RRT training modules prior to orientation.
  • Valid Driver’s License or Passport (clear copy required).
  • Background checks including criminal, education verification, and federal exclusions.
  • Physical exam completed within 12 months of start date.
  • Fit mask test within 12 months of start date (specific respirator models required).
  • Immunizations and health screenings including TB test, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, flu vaccination (or approved exemption), and drug screening.
  • Color blindness exam (Ishihara or equivalent) with a minimum score of 100%.
  • References: Minimum of 2 from recent employment verified within 2 years.
  • Skills checklist and competency exams as required by the facility.

Important Notes

• Indiana RN license holders are generally not allowed to work at this facility after 11/30/2024, except for perioperative, ambulatory, and allied RN travelers.
• On-site fit testing is limited and must be approved if required.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory during flu season; declinations are not accepted except for approved medical or religious exemptions.
• Candidates must complete 22 mandatory RRT training modules before orientation; failure to complete will result in inability to start.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required (not required for Techs or RRTs).
• Floating between multiple campuses is expected.

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Respiratory Therapist with ICU experience in Indianapolis, Indiana. The role requires specific certifications, licensure, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. Candidates must be comfortable with every other weekend shifts and floating between campuses. First-time travel therapists are welcome.