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Winchester, Indiana

Respiratory Therapist Registered

Respiratory TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

  • Your future role at a glance
  • Location: Winchester, IN
  • Facility: ASV Randolph
  • Department/Specialty: Respiratory therapy
  • Schedule: Weekend option | Part time | Nights | Friday and Saturday
  • How you’ll make an impact in this role

Assesses patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develops a plan of care based on diagnosis.

Implements and monitors patient care plan and equipment. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition. Performs advanced respiratory care modalities.

  • Evaluates respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
  • Educates the patient and family about the health condition and provides information about community support groups and other available programs.
  • Responds to emergency resuscitation team code.
  • What minimum requirements you’ll need
  • Licensure / Certification / Registration

Required Credential(s)

Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date.

One or More of the Following

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Instructor specializing in Basic Life Support obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Preferred Credential(s)

Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

  • Benefits that help you thrive
  • Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
  • Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
  • Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning

Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

  • Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
  • Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

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Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Key Responsibilities

The respiratory therapist assesses patients, develops and implements care plans, and monitors respiratory equipment and patient conditions. They also perform advanced respiratory modalities, administer medications, and participate in emergency resuscitation efforts.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Respiratory Care Practitioner credential from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee and obtain NBRC registration within one year. A high school diploma with two years of experience, an associate degree, or four years of specific experience is required.

Certifications

PALS

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare plan implementationEquipment monitoringMedication administrationPatient education

Respiratory Therapy Career Context

Of the 43 active Respiratory Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 53% have no call, 47% require no weekends.

Respiratory Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Respiratory Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedRespiratory Therapy median $83k (middle half $68k–$109k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Respiratory Therapy listings in Indiana85 active3,978 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 53% no call · 47% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings: 23% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 6% offer loan repayment4,165 active listings, Oct 2026
Respiratory Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Respiratory Therapist Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs · 15 employers
8
<$80k
4
$80k-95k
5
$95k-110k
2
$110k-125k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 15 employers
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
Loan repayment
25%
PSLF eligible
15%
Relocation assistance
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$37.08-$55.62/hr
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$37.61-$55.27/hr
#3

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$33.16-$51.4/hr
#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 50% of Respiratory Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,000 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Ascension

Hospitals and Health Care
St. Louis, MO
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Disability and life insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare) and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave and adoption assistance
Optional legal and pet insurance

Living in Winchester

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$170k
Typical market rent
$950/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.