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Job description
Acute Registered Respiratory Therapist / RRT – Night Shift, Full-Time
Where Expertise Meets Impact—Night Shifts That Breathe New Life
When the lights dim and the world sleeps, critical care doesn't rest—and neither do you. As a full-time Respiratory Therapist working overnight near Indianapolis, you're the calm in the storm for patients in crisis, the expert hand during Code Blues, and the steady breath behind every ventilator and life-saving intervention.
You'll join a clinical team that values clarity, compassion, and critical thinking. From the ICU to the ER, from rapid responses to patient education, you're not just delivering treatment—you're delivering reassurance, recovery, and resilience.
What You'll Do
Administer aerosolized medications and respiratory therapies based on physician orders
Monitor patient response, manage adverse reactions, and adjust treatments accordingly
Respond rapidly to Code Blue and emergency calls, managing airways and providing CPR
Set up, manage, and monitor mechanical ventilators and life-support equipment
Perform oxygen rounds, IPPB, CPT, humidity and aerosol therapies, and incentive spirometry
Draw and analyze arterial blood gases (ABGs) and assist in maintaining a moderately complex CLIA lab
Educate patients and families on techniques and rehabilitation for better home care outcomes
Clean and disinfect respiratory equipment following strict infection control protocols
Assist with departmental improvement, equipment evaluations, and inventory management
Document procedures accurately in EMRs and provide timely communication with care teams
What You'll Bring
Credentials & Certifications
Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist (CRT or RRT)
BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers
PALS, NRP, and ACLS/ALS (must be obtained within 90 days of hire)
Experience & Skills
Preferred: Ventilator management, ABG procurement, and experience in hospital or outpatient settings
Ability to remain calm and focused in high-pressure clinical situations
Strong communication skills and patient-first mindset
Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Schedule
Full-Time | Night Shift
6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
69 hours per bi-weekly pay period (approx. 3 shifts/week)
Why Indianapolis is Breathing New Life into Healthcare Careers
Just outside downtown Indianapolis, this region offers professionals the rare mix of robust healthcare infrastructure and a welcoming Midwestern charm. Whether you're sipping coffee at a local café before your night shift or enjoying a tranquil sunrise after clocking out, you'll find work-life balance in a city that blends culture, affordability, and opportunity.
From professional sports and world-class museums to peaceful parks and family-friendly neighborhoods, the Indianapolis area offers something for every lifestyle. With short commutes, top-tier healthcare systems, and one of the lowest costs of living in the nation, your career—and your life—can thrive here.
Every Breath You Support Matters. Every Shift You Work Saves Lives. Step into a role that empowers you to lead with purpose, master your skills, and uplift those in their most critical moments.
Apply now and be the reason someone breathes easier tonight.
Worksite address
indianapolis, IN, 46262, US
Who can apply
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