Respiratory Therapist, Pulmonary, Full Time Nights at Beacon Health System – South Bend, Indiana

Beacon Health System is hiring a full-time night shift Respiratory Therapist (RT) for our Pulmonary Department at Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN.

Type: Full-Time/FTE .90 (36 hrs/wk)
Shift: Nights
Shift Details: 6:30pm- 7:00am, every third weekend

We’re proud to offer a sign-on bonus $15,000 one-time (not base pay)

Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.

At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance through Cigna

• Life Insurance

• 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund

• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Shift Differentials

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Tuition and Certification Reimbursement

• Clinical Ladder Program

• Local and National Discounts

• Beacon Academy Educational Courses

• Gym Membership Discount

About Memorial Hospital
Located in the heart of South Bend, Memorial Hospital is deeply rooted in the community it serves. From advanced surgical services to award-winning heart and cancer care, we provide comprehensive treatment with a personal touch. As part of Beacon Health System, we’re dedicated to improving health and inspiring hope throughout the region.

What You’ll Do

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT), you will report to the Clinical Manager. Respiratory therapists, also known as respiratory care practitioners; evaluate, treat, and care for patients with breathing or other cardiopulmonary disorders. You will practice under the direction of a physician, respiratory therapists assume primary responsibility for all respiratory care therapeutic treatments and diagnostic procedures. You are responsible for the proper and safe administration of respiratory care including intermittent and continuous therapy, blood gas sampling and analysis, mechanical ventilation, airway management and non-invasive oxygen and carbon dioxide monitoring of neonatal, newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

Respiratory Therapist (RT) Job Responsibilities

• Provide respiratory care in accordance with physician orders and established protocols.
• Perform and interpret diagnostic tests; determine appropriate respiratory treatments and modifications based on patient acuity.
• Educate patients on treatments and breathing procedures to ensure understanding and cooperation.
• Set up, operate, and monitor respiratory equipment including ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and oxygen devices.
• Perform advanced procedures such as intubation and arterial punctures; operate blood gas equipment.
• Document treatments, monitor outcomes, and participate in interdisciplinary patient care discussions.
• Maintain, assemble, clean, and sterilize respiratory therapy equipment.
• Support training and education of students and new staff.
• Maintain competencies, certifications, licensure, and required life support credentials (e.g., BCLS/CPR).
• Complete all mandatory education, regulatory training, and annual health requirements within established timeframes.
• Adhere to hospital policies, regulatory standards, infection control practices, and safety protocols.
• Participate in department meetings, in-services, continuing education, and professional development activities.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work additional shifts or overtime as needed.

What You Bring

As a Respiratory Therapist (RT), it requires knowledge of application and effects of respiratory therapy techniques and procedures. It requires interpersonal skills necessary for effective communication with patients, families, and team members. Lastly, it requires analytical skills to determine appropriate methods of therapy based upon observation of the patient and diagnostic reports.

Required Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of an Associate's Degree in Respiratory Therapy or equivalent education.
• Requires current registration by the National Board of Respiratory Care as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (or eligible).
• A current and valid Indiana License as a Respiratory Care Practitioner is also required.
• Requires being a Registered Respiratory Therapist through the national Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) or if new graduate will be given 1 year from their date of hire to obtain the RRT credential. Those who do not obtain the RRT credential within the assigned time frame will not be eligible to remain in their Respiratory Therapy position.
• Experience with different modalities or ability to be skills validated during orientation to perform pulmonary function tests independently, ability to assist and run equipment for surgical bronchoscopies independently and/or provide respiratory care independently during a NICU/PICU ambulance transport is required to move to a Level II.
• A minimum of two years of critical care experience is required to move to the Level III position, all new hires will start as a Respiratory Therapist Level I and will have their skill level assessed during their orientation at the beginning of their employment. Based on skills validation, applicant may be promoted to Level II or III based on knowledge, skills and manager and/or physician approval. At that time, the appropriate pay adjustment will be made.

The Beacon Way

At Beacon Health System, our approach to care goes beyond clinical excellence because it’s built on meaningful connections. Guided by our core values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion, we strive to create an environment where patients feel heard, employees feel valued, and innovation thrives.

We call this commitment The Beacon Way—a six-point operating system that empowers every team member to lead with purpose, communicate clearly, cultivate talent, embrace performance improvement, leverage innovation, and build greatness through accountability. Whether at the bedside or behind the scenes, everyone at Beacon plays a role in moving health forward.

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