Demo

Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist

Indiana University Health System
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2026 CLOSED ON 3/27/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist position at Indiana University Health System?

Job Info

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 Registered Respiratory Therapist at IU Health is the perfect opportunity!

Are you an upcoming respiratory therapy (RT) graduate or recent respiratory therapy graduate? Please apply through our pipeline requisition here: iuhealth.org/ApplyRT . This pipeline requisition allows the IU Health Talent Acquisition team to pair upcoming & recent graduates with the best opportunities available to them based on their unique skillset and interests. Thanks for your interest in joining the team!

Preview a day in the life of a Respiratory Therapist at IU Health.

About this Position:

  • Special Weekend Option Nights: Two 12-hour shifts Saturday - Sunday and one 12-hour shift Monday - Friday
  • Plus 50 % Pay Differential of base rate
  • New Hire Bonus of $30,000 available to Eligible External Candidates
  • Relocation Bonus of up to $10,000 available to Eligible External Candidates based on their location
  • 2 years of experience in a pediatric setting preferred
  • Referral Eligible Position
  • Location: Riley Hospital for Children

Our Respiratory Therapists (RT) work closely with our patients to evaluate and treat patients with cardiopulmonary disorders ranging in modalities and demographics. We are also responsible for collaborating with various different entities in the hospital setting including nurses, Advanced Respiratory Therapists, and Clinical Specialists to ensure total customer happiness and support.

Requirements:

• Requires current license 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. (National Board for Respiratory Care) registry exam be passed within 6 months of hire date. The 6 month requirement for the RRT is void if hire date is one year past graduation date.
• Requires Healthcare Provider Certification. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.
• Preferred ACLS; PALS; and/or NRP certification.
• Requires strong customer service skills.
• Requires effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires the ability to deal with confidential patient information.
• Requires basic computer skills and ability to work with EMR.

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

#LI-S1!

Job Category: Respiratory Therapy

Posting Date: 2026-01-05T13:37:49 00:00

Locations: 705 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis IN 46202

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Weekend Only

Salary.com Estimation for Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist in Indianapolis, IN
$79,182 to $98,158
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$70,928 - $84,897
Income Estimation: 
$52,604 - $67,199
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
Income Estimation: 
$65,456 - $79,450
Income Estimation: 
$52,604 - $67,199
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
Income Estimation: 
$97,215 - $116,027
Income Estimation: 
$113,231 - $146,497
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
Income Estimation: 
$97,215 - $116,027
Income Estimation: 
$86,324 - $108,157
Income Estimation: 
$85,234 - $108,015
This job has expired.
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Indiana University Health System

  • Indiana University Health System Avon, IN
  • Job Info This is a full-time Diagnostic Radiology Technologist position located at West Hospital. The hours will be Special Weekend Options, Friday/Saturda... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Indiana University Health System Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Info If you are searching for a chance to use your expert knowledge to improve the lives of patients and their families, IU Health, Indiana's largest c... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Indiana University Health System Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Info We are looking for team members who are passionate about challenging and significant work for the good of every patient. We are searching for indi... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Indiana University Health System Bloomington, IN
  • Job Info This is a full-time Diagnostic Radiology Technologist position located at Bloomington Hospital. The hours are Monday, Thursday, Friday 7p to 7a. T... more
  • 8 Months Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in the Indianapolis, IN area that may be a better fit.

  • Indiana University Health System Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Info 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. Pe... more
  • 8 Months Ago

  • Indiana University Health System Indianapolis, IN
  • Job Info 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. Pe... more
  • 8 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!