Registered Respiratory Therapist Critical Care
Ascension
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Description
- Formulate, execute, and evaluate individualized respiratory care protocols.
- Manage and oversee the application of advanced respiratory modalities and specialized equipment.
- Document, record, and communicate patient status, assessing treatment efficacy relative to established outcomes.
- Provide comprehensive patient and family education regarding conditions and facilitate referrals to external community resources.
- Participate in the emergency resuscitation team and respond to critical code notifications.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- 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 required.
- Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. 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.
Additional Preferences:
- RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) credential highly preferred
- ICU experience (medical, surgical, and/or trauma ICU) preferred
- Emergency Department experience preferred
- Two years of experience preferred
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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Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's critical care respiratory therapy role in Indianapolis centers on managing complex respiratory cases in an intensive care setting. You'll develop and implement individualized treatment protocols, operate specialized respiratory equipment, and continuously assess patient outcomes while documenting progress and communicating with the care team. The position also requires participating in code responses and emergency resuscitation efforts, as well as educating patients and families about their conditions.
The role demands current Indiana respiratory care credentials and BLS certification within your first month. An RRT credential from the National Board for Respiratory Care is required within your first year. You'll need either a high school diploma plus two years of relevant experience, an associate's or technical degree, or four years of applicable job experience. Prior ICU experience—particularly in medical, surgical, or trauma settings—is preferred, as is emergency department background. Additional certifications in advanced life support and neonatal resuscitation are preferred but not required at hire.
This is a full-time, in-office position within Ascension, a large nonprofit Catholic health system. The organization emphasizes a supportive workplace culture and is recognized as a military-friendly employer.
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