Respiratory Therapist

Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.

Additional Details:

References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.

Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.

You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.

IU Health will not allow IN RN’s to work at their facilities. Exceptions include: Periop/OR RN’s, Allied and Ambulatory RN travelers are exempt from this rule. Periop includes ENDO, IR RN, PACU, Cath Lab RN, SDS

Required Skills/Experience: Must have L&D experience, as they will be primarily in L&D. PICU, 2 years minimum experience required, Children's hospital experience in the last 3 years. Open to travelers whose experience is a level 1 adult facility

NICU or PICU experience required.

Pediatric Critical Care, Medication Administration, Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Inhaled steroids, Isuprel, Mucomyst, Pulmicort, Racemic epinephrine, Spiriva, Tobramycin, Xopenex, Nebulizer, Hand held, T-piece, Trach collar, Professional Knowledge and Skills, Airway Management Devices/Suctioning, Extubation, Nasal airway suctioning, Oral airway placement, Oral/nasal Suctioning, Pulmonary Hygiene, Sputum specimen collection, Tracheostomy care/management, Medication Delivery Systems, Aerosol set up mask, Aerosol set up trach, Medihaler, Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI), Ventilator Management, BiPAP, CPAP, Troubleshooting high pressure alarms, Weaning from mechanical ventilation, Neonatal/Pediatrics - Equipment/procedures, CPAP/Nasal CPAP/BIPAP

Preferred Skills/Experience: Pediatrics, Bicarbonate, Inhaled Flolan, Nitric Oxide (INo), Heated, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)

Required Credentials: Education must be accredited by CoARC and regionally accredited by CHEA.

Unit/Facility Details: Home unit of NICU, PICU, or Peds will be assigned once at the facility but can be changed based on the need of the facility.

Shift & Scheduling: Every Other Weekend required.

Floating Requirements:

May be assigned to PICU, NICU, and Peds, and floating to any of the 3 specialties can occur. May also float to IU Health North Hospital

PICU and some Peds Acute Care