Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Indianapolis, Indiana
Riley Hospital for Children

Job Opportunity: Respiratory Therapist - NICU

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

Job Description

• Shifts: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts, day or night
• Every other weekend work required
• Primary assignment in Labor & Delivery (L&D) with NICU focus
• Floating to PICU and some Pediatric Acute Care units as needed
• Must have recent Children's Hospital experience within the last 3 years; experience at a Level 1 adult facility may be considered
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Unit assignment may be NICU, PICU, or Pediatrics based on facility needs

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Indiana State Respiratory Therapist License (must be in hand to submit)
• ACLS (AHA accepted, RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA accepted, RQI acceptable)
• NBRC Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required if placed in L&D; can be obtained after offer
• PALS preferred
• Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA

Requirements/Qualifications

• Certified Respiratory Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of NICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working in Labor & Delivery (L&D)
• Recent experience in a Children's Hospital setting within the last 3 years
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Current NRP certification
• Respiratory Therapist experience

Additional Requirements

• Must provide written confirmation of comfort with every other weekend scheduling before submission
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must complete mandatory facility-specific RRT modules prior to orientation (21 modules covering safety, compliance, infection prevention, HIPAA, and more)
• Must pass medication/pharmacology competency exam and unit competency exam
• Must pass color blindness testing (Ishihara or equivalent, 100% score required)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date
• Fit mask test within 12 months (specific approved respirators required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Tuberculosis screening (PPD, QuantiFERON-TB Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (no declinations accepted)
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap strongly recommended
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (9/30 - 3/31)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• HIPAA acknowledgment and orientation safety manual acknowledgment required

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including 7-year history and various national/statewide checks
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education verification and official transcripts/diplomas required
• Minimum of 2 professional references from recent employment (within 2 years) with appropriate supervisory titles
• Current employment application with full work history and explanations for gaps of 30+ days
• Skills checklist completed within 12 months and annually thereafter

Notes

• Indiana licensed RRTs will not be allowed to work at the facility after 11/30/2024, except for Perioperative/OR, Allied, and Ambulatory RNs
• On-site fit testing available only as a last resort with limitations
• PAPR use requires prior facility approval

This position is ideal for Respiratory Therapists with NICU and L&D experience seeking a travel contract in Indiana with a reputable pediatric-focused facility.