Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU

1 month ago
Indianapolis, IndianaPer Diem / PRNRespiratory Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Respiratory Therapist – NICU, Nights PRN in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.
  • develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
  • Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment.
  • provide information about community support groups and other available programs.

Requirements

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Benefits & Compensation

  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Ascension in United States.

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentPlan of Care DevelopmentTreatment ImplementationEquipment MonitoringPatient MonitoringCommunicationAdvanced Respiratory CareMedication AdministrationPatient Outcome EvaluationPatient EducationFamily EducationEmergency ResuscitationBLS ProviderRespiratory Care PractitionerRegistered Respiratory Therapist
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Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Assessment, Plan of Care Development, Treatment Implementation, Equipment Monitoring, Patient Monitoring, Communication, Advanced Respiratory Care, Medication Administration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Respiratory Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves assessing patients to determine appropriate respiratory treatments, developing and implementing care plans, and monitoring patient conditions and equipment. Responsibilities also include performing advanced respiratory care modalities, evaluating treatment effectiveness, educating ...

Benefits package: 403(b) Retirement Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Counseling and Peer Support, Spiritual Care Resources, Stress Management Resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
Indianapolis, IN
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Benefits & Perks

403(b) Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and Peer Support
Spiritual Care Resources
Stress Management Resources

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago