PICU Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: RRT PICU (Respiratory / Neuro Diagnostics)

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48

Job Description

• Primarily assigned to Labor & Delivery (L&D) with floating to PICU, NICU, and Pediatrics units as needed.
• Must have experience in L&D and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).
• Children's hospital experience required within the last 3 years.
• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience required.
• May float to other hospital locations as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1 year of Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year.
• Experience in Labor & Delivery (L&D).
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of PICU experience.
• Children's hospital experience within the last 3 years.
• L&D experience required.
• Open to candidates with experience at a level 1 adult facility.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Unit & Floating Information

• Home unit assignment will be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics based on facility needs.
• Floating between NICU, PICU, and Pediatrics units is expected.
• May also float to other hospital locations within the system.

Licensing & Compliance

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist license required; temporary license accepted if permanent license application is in process.
• Online license verification required within 30 days before start.
• Background checks required within 90 days of start, including:

  • 7-year work/living history.
  • SSN trace, county/state/national criminal checks.
  • Sex offender registry.
  • Education verification.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam completed within 12 months of start.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months.
• Fit mask test within 12 months with approved respirators (3M N95 models or Honeywell N95).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Rubeola (Measles): Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Mumps: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Strongly recommended but not required.
• Tuberculosis screening required within 1 year (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT).
• Annual TB questionnaire required.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (9/30 - 3/31); declinations not accepted.
• Color blind exam required (Ishihara or equivalent, minimum 100% score).

Orientation & Training

• Completion of mandatory RRT modules (21 modules) required before orientation.
• Facility-specific orientation packets and compliance checklists must be completed prior to start.
• Unit competency exam and medication/pharmacology competency exam required.
• HIPAA and safety manual acknowledgements required.

Additional Notes

• Must confirm comfort and awareness of every other weekend shift requirement before submission.
• Indiana RRTs will not be allowed to work at the facility after 11/30/2024, except for certain exempt specialties (Periop/OR RNs, Allied, Ambulatory RNs).
• Valid Driver’s License or Passport required (clear copy).
• Employment application must be current and include explanations for any gaps over 30 days within the last 7 years.
• Skills checklist must be completed within 12 months and updated annually.

This position offers a specialized opportunity for Respiratory Therapists with pediatric and critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana.