***Bonus Opportunity - $10,000 Sign On Bonus w/two-year commitment*** Job Summary: Primary responsibilities include the utilization of highly skilled therapeutic and diagnostic techniques in the treatment of patients of all ages in all care settings. Essential Job Duties: • Performs and analyzes arterial and capillary sticks on infants and pediatric patients as applicable. • Performs and interprets pulse oximetry, capnography and transcutaneous monitoring measurements. • Serves as a consultant to physicians and department staff on matters of respiratory care. Evaluates the patients care plan upon request of a physician or other department personnel and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate. • May be called upon to act in the absence of the supervisor as applicable. • Completes other duties and special projects as assigned. • Performs airway management techniques, including tracheostomy tube changes and elective intubation upon request of a physician if applicable. • Provides therapy as needed in the Special Care Nursery such as oxygen therapy, treatments, or ventilator care if applicable. • Performs invasive mechanical ventilation in compliance with physician order or per protocol, including special ventilator techniques, and monitors the patient's respiratory status and response. • Proficient in all duties of a Respiratory Assistant and Respiratory Therapist II. Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned: • Assists in the blood gas quality assurance program. • Actively participates in staff development activities such as in-service programs, procedure development, and equipment check-offs. • Provides inter-hospital transportation of the critical ill patient when respiratory failure appears eminent, and the high risk obstetric patient. • Actively participates in the department quality assurance program. Job Specifications: • Education: Associate degree in Respiratory care or equivalent training required. • Experience: One year with emphasis on critical care. • License/Credentials: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) through the National Board for Respiratory care AND licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.