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IU Health
Indianapolis, Indiana

Advanced Respiratory Therapist

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
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About the Role

Advanced Respiratory Therapist. Night shift. $30K sign-on. Every 4th weekend. Indianapolis, IN.

Join IU Health as a Advanced Respiratory Therapist – $30K Sign-On, Nights in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. 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.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Signing bonus: $30,000.
  • Relocation assistance: $10,000.
  • Referral Eligible Position
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Continued Education and Certification Opportunities

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Night or evening shifts may be required.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with IU Health in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Advanced Respiratory Therapist serves as an expert resource for the team, maintaining high standards of service and clinical excellence. They participate in bedside rounds and act as a patient advocate to ensure the delivery of personalized respiratory therapies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Indiana Respiratory Care Practitioner license and an RRT credential from the NBRC. A minimum of two years of experience in respiratory care and graduation from an accredited CoARC program are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSNRP

Key Skills

Respiratory carePatient advocacyBedside roundsClinical assessmentTherapeutic interventionBLSACLSPALSNRPRRT credentialing

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 50 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 30% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 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).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Respiratory Therapist roles.

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About IU Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Sign On Bonus of $30,000
Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000
Night Shift Pay Differential
Referral Eligible Position
Tuition Reimbursement
Continued Education and Certification Opportunities