Pediatric Respiratory Therapist Team Lead

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 a Respiratory Therapist Team Lead at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!

About This Position:

• Full Time, Day Shift

• Sign On Bonus of $15,000 to Eligible External Candidates

• Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location

• Weekend Requirement of Every 4th Weekend

• Participate in bedside rounds & be a patient advocate

• Location: Riley Hospital for Children

This position provides shift coordination and accountability through leadership and supervision. They maintain continuity of care through accurate shift reports, appropriate distribution of staff resources, participation in performance assessment and improvements, and review of equipment and supply management. They participate in the delivery of comprehensive hospital based respiratory care services within a collaborative, multidisciplinary patient care team approach. This position maintains proficiency in neonatal, pediatric, and adult care techniques, as appropriate.

Requirements:

• Requires current licensure 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. registry exam be passed within 6 months of hire date.
• Requires Healthcare Provider BLS. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification. RRT;RCP;BLS RPSGT;RRT-NPS;SDS
• Requires 3-5 years experience in Respiratory Care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Independent judgment and the ability to facilitate integration of evidence-based information into practice.

Outside of working with groundbreaking technologies and therapies, our RTs get the opportunity to develop 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.

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