Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – PICUAcute Care 26-04459

Job Title: Respiratory Therapist (RRT) PICU/Acute Care

Location: Indianapolis IN
Shift: Night Shift 3x12-Hour (19:00 07:00)
Job Duration: 13 Weeks

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Respiratory Therapist (RRT) with expertise in PICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit) and Acute Care. This role involves providing comprehensive respiratory care to critically ill pediatric patients. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ventilator management airway management and other critical respiratory therapies in a pediatric setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide respiratory care in PICU NICU and Pediatrics settings
• Manage ventilators BiPAP CPAP and other airway management therapies
• Perform ABGs pulmonary toileting nebulizer treatments and oxygen therapy
• Administer medications related to respiratory care and assist in emergency interventions
• Collaborate with physicians nursing staff and other healthcare professionals for patient care
• Float between PICU NICU and Pediatrics units based on the facilitys needs
• Maintain accurate patient records in the hospitals electronic health systems (Cerner Epic etc.)
• Participate in Code Blue and other emergency situations when necessary

Certification and License Requirements:

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NBRC RRT Certification (National Board for Respiratory Care)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Required for those working in L&D (Labor and Delivery) but can be obtained after offer
• State License Must have an active license or apply for a temporary license in Indiana
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) Preferred

Skillset Requirements:

• Pediatric ICU (PICU) experience required
• NICU or Pediatric Respiratory Care experience
• Ventilator management (including complex ventilator settings for pediatric patients)
• Airway management oxygen therapy and pulmonary toileting skills
• Ability to work independently in a critical care setting with minimal supervision
• Ability to float across PICU NICU and Pediatrics units based on hospital needs

Preferred Experience:

• Childrens Hospital experience in the last 3 years
• L&D (Labor and Delivery) experience is a plus as some responsibilities may involve neonatal care
• Familiarity with Cerner or other hospital documentation systems
• Trauma Pediatric Emergency or Intensive Care experience

For more details reach at or Call / Text at -EXT 4807.