Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, Indiana
Saint Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Employment Type

LTA

Shift

07:00 - 19:30

Role Summary

Provides evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Assesses patients, develops and monitors care plans and equipment, performs advanced respiratory care modalities, educates patients and families, and responds to emergency resuscitation team codes.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Indiana
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (2 years of experience)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• NRP Advanced
• High school diploma equivalency or associate's degree or technical degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Life Support, accepted by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support, accepted by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Onboarding / Compliance

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to start of assignment for all licensed professionals
• Fit Test
• Influenza Vaccine
• Health Statement
• Driver's License/State ID
• 2 Step PPD or IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot)
• Tdap
• COVID-19 Vaccine
• MMR
• Hepatitis B
• Varicella
• Ascension Criminal Background Check Results
• Ascension EPLS
• Ascension OFAC
• Ascension Badge Photo
• Ascension Core Competencies
• Ascension 12 Panel Drug Screen
• Ascension Education Verification
• Ascension Confirmation of Assignment
• Ascension Employment Verification
• Signed Assignment Agreement
• Ascension Respiratory Therapy Contract Worker Onboarding
• Positive PPD - Negative Chest X-Ray and Annual TB Questionnaire
• Ascension Name Change Document