Respiratory Therapist PRN Nights - Howard Regional

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology.

It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients.

And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you.

Make a Difference

As part of our respiratory therapist team, you will partner with physicians/staff to provide patient centered care and outstanding service delivered with respect. Your expertise in your field will allow you to advance the patient plan of care to achieve the best possible outcomes.

You’ll be working with the patients and families to provide age and culturally appropriate care. You will provide treatment, care, and evaluation for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

You’ll implement conventional ventilation methods, and perform a variety of duties related to setting up, operation, cleaning and storing respiratory equipment.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

  • You have earned an Associate’s Degree from an accredited respiratory care program.
  • Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License,(RCP)
  • You are registered by the NBRC or eligible, Registered Respiratory Therapist, (RRT) within 12 months of graduation date
  • Critical Care (ICU) and Level II NICU experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required

Previous Respiratory Therapist experience in an Acute Care Hospital; Critical Care required and Level II Nursery experience, preferred

Your experience working in respiratory therapy, knowledge of treatment modalities and dedication to patient care are your most vital skills as a Respiratory Therapist.

Your dedication to patient care and expertise in respiratory therapy will arm you with the skills necessary to thrive in a highly skilled unit.

You are able to communicate tactfully and effectively with patients, staff, physicians and visitors.

You are able to evaluate and provide exceptional care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. With your dedication to care and expertise of respiratory treatments, you will become a valued member of the respiratory therapist team.

Key Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered respiratory care and treatment for patients with respiratory insufficiencies. Implement ventilation methods and manage the operation and maintenance of respiratory equipment.

Requirements

Requires an Associate's Degree in respiratory care and an Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner License. BLS certification is required, with RRT registration and ICU/NICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationNICU CareCommunication SkillsEquipment Maintenance

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 60% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks16 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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CME allowance
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

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