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Advanced Respiratory Therapist
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What they do
A Respiratory Therapist assists patients who have trouble breathing because of a chronic respiratory illness, trauma, or other conditions. Administers tests to diagnose breathing problems, performs treatments to help patients breathe easier, or sets up breathing equipment such as ventilators. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare workers, and may also assist in providing emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. Works in hospitals; may also provide care and counseling to patients in their homes.
$70,961 / year median in Indiana
+10% projected growth
Job Description
About This Position:
Night Shift:
0.9 Nights 7p - 730a Night Shift Pay Differential included Sign On Bonus of $30,000 to Eligible External Candidates Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocateReferral Eligible Position Location:
Methodist Hospital This position exists to supports the department by being the exemplar resource in abilities, ownership, and maintaining the standards of service for their team members and other colleagues needing guidance in the area of Respiratory Care.Requirements:
Requires current licensure as a Respiratory Care Practitioner by the state of Indiana. Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program. Requires RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential by the NBRC (National Board for Respiratory Care). Requires Healthcare Provider certification in BLS. Requires ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification according to your area of specialty. Must be obtained within 6 months of hire. Requires 2 years minimum experience in Respiratory Care. Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our Advanced Respiratory Therapists get the opportunity to grow their medical knowledge and skills. They do this by working closely with patients and team members to build personalized therapies. Along with endless opportunities for continued advancement, our Respiratory teams also have a phenomenal promotional ladder within IU Health to continue their professional advancement. IU Health also offers different opportunities for career and professional development for our staff that qualify for benefits. This includes continued education and certification opportunities and tuition reimbursement. #LI-S1! We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Dental Insurance