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Carmel, Indiana

Registered Respiratory Therapist-PRN

Respiratory TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and 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 motivated to do their best every day. People who are always ready to
apply themselves. As one of Indiana's largest employers, our vision is to lead
the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education, and
make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states. 

Are you interested in utilizing your Respiratory Therapy license in a way that
can benefit the lives of your patients, your community, and those you work with?
Then working as Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect
opportunity! 

Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory
therapy graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here:
iuhealth.org/ApplyRT
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This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair
upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based
on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the
team!   

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About This Position

* PRN, Night Shift
* Night Shift Pay Differential included 
* Location: IU North

Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and
treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and
demographics. We are also responsible for collaborating with various different
entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory
Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and
support. 

Requirements

* Requires current license as a Respiratory Care Practitioner from the state of
Indiana. 
* Requires graduation from a CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care) and regionally accredited respiratory care program. 
* Requires that the N. B. R. C. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry
exam be passed within 6 months of hire date. The 6-month requirement for the
RRT is void if hire date is one year past graduation date. 
* Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support
certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to
patient care policies. 
* Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification. 
* Requires strong customer service skills. 
* Requires effective written and verbal communication skills. 
* Requires the ability to deal with confidential patient information. 
* Requires basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR. 

Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs 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! 

* Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than
3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the
largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members
at over 800 sites of care.
* IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U. S. News & World Report, Riley
Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country
by U. S. News & World Report.
* A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of
the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to
groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members
access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing
healthcare for all.
* With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with
Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way
through excellence.
* At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top
priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and
develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical
training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training
development.
* Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the
transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest
states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15
hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state.
We’re looking for team members 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.

Key Responsibilities

Respiratory therapists evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders across various modalities and demographics. They collaborate with nurses, clinical specialists, and other hospital staff to ensure high-quality patient care and support.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Certifications

ACLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Cardiopulmonary disorder treatmentPatient evaluationWritten communicationElectronic medical recordsPatient confidentiality

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

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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Benefits & Perks13 jobs

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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About IU Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, Indiana
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Night Shift Pay Differential
Continued Education and Certification Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Career and Professional Development
Promotional Ladder