Registered Respiratory Therapist
Indianapolis, IN
PEL/VIP
3x12 hrs, Days

Respiratory Therapist, RRT | General Floors | Indiana

Assignment Overview

Join our team as a Respiratory Therapist providing evaluation and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. The ideal candidate will have experience in general floor settings and be adept at managing a variety of respiratory conditions. Candidates should be prepared to deliver compassionate and effective care in a 500 plus bed hospital that includes Level 1 Pediatric and Adult Trauma and Burn units.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: 500+ bed hospital
• Shift Details: 3x12 Days
• Estimated gross weekly pay package: $2295 (negotiable)

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for appropriate type and frequency of treatment
• Develop and implement patient care plans
• Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition
• Perform advanced respiratory care modalities
• Evaluate respiratory practice and outcomes
• Educate patients and families on health conditions and community resources
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team codes

Qualifications

Required:

• BLS Provider from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee
• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
• High School diploma with 2 years of experience or Associate's/Technical degree or 4 years of applicable experience

Preferred:

• Advanced Life Support credential from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Neonatal Resuscitation certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support from American Heart Association or American Red Cross