Registered Respiratory Therapist NICU
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Facility: St. Vincent Indianapolis
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Department: Respiratory Therapy - NICU
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Schedule: Nights | Full-time
- Develop tailored respiratory care plans for our most fragile neonatal patients, conducting detailed clinical assessments to ensure every infant receives precise, diagnosis-driven support.
- Deliver and monitor advanced neonatal respiratory modalities and specialized equipment, continuously tracking patient stability to maintain optimal pulmonary function and respond swiftly to subtle changes.
- Evaluate and optimize clinical outcomes, medication administration, and treatment protocols to drive continuous improvement and high-quality care across our NICU care team.
- Empower and support parents and families through clear, empathetic education, guiding them through their baby's journey and connecting them with vital community support resources.
- Respond decisively as a core member of the high-risk emergency resuscitation team, delivering swift, life-saving interventions during critical code situations.
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 required
- One year of experience in a Level 4 NICU is highly preferred
- Three years of RRT NICU experience preferred