Respiratory Therapist

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - full time, nights position in the Respiratory Therapy unit at Lutheran Health Network - Lutheran Hospital

• Sign on bonus eligible up to $35,000!
• Full Time -  40 hours per week
• Hours: 11p-7a; every 4th Weekend rotation, holiday rotation required.
• Earn up to $10,000 in student loan repayment! Tuition reimbursement and certification reimbursement also available.
• Robust medical, vision, dental, 401k plans available for Full-Time and Part-Time roles that can include you, your spouse, or your entire family!

About this unit: 

• Respiratory Therapists in this unit can expect to work with patients of all ages and acuities; providing diagnostic and preventative care, management of chronic diseases and conditions, cardiovascular, general, trauma and neuromedical critical care, emergency department services, and in-house emergency response. 

• Respiratory Care Practitioners also work in supportive roles in complex procedures such as bronchoscopy, bedside tracheostomies, administration of specialty gasses, and medical procedures requiring airway support. 

• This area also offers advancement opportunities through a clinical ladder and cross-training opportunities in Sleep Technology, Neurodiagnostics and Cardiac Services.

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Respiratory Clinician 2 is under the immediate supervision of the Cardiopulmonary Team Specialist. 
• The Respiratory Care Clinician 2 is responsible to administer routine Respiratory Care and life support services to hospital guests. 
• They are also to have the role of phlebotomist throughout the house. 
• They are responsible for cardiopulmonary services. 
• They are also responsible to attend high risk deliveries.

Licensure:      

• Current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license and NBRC certification as RRT or CRT credentialed prior to July 1, 2002.
• BCLS required within 30 days of hire.
• Phlebotomy within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS required within 90 days of hire.
• NRP required within 90 days of hire.
• PALS required within 1 year.
• STABLE prefered, but not required

Experience:   

• One to two years of progressively more responsible experience performing respiratory care procedures.

Education:  Graduate of a CoARC accredited Respiratory Therapy program or equivalent accreditation.

Equal Opportunity Employer