Lead Respiratory Therapist HME

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

18d

About The Position

The Lead Respiratory Therapist coordinates and supports daily respiratory therapy operations within Home Medical Equipment (HME). The role assists Respiratory Therapists with patient care, workflow challenges, provider and referral source needs, patient education, and delivery of safe, effective, and consistent respiratory services across HME locations, retail sites, embedded clinics, and service areas. The position ensures high-quality respiratory services and operational processes comply with Home Care, HME, and regulatory requirements. It maintains oversight of staffing, scheduling, call-ins, patient access, hospital discharge needs, supplies, equipment, training, respiratory therapist competency readiness, workflow follow-up, and issue escalation to support efficient department operations. The Lead Respiratory Therapist serves as a resource for Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary partners involved in respiratory care. The role supports workflows involving oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, ventilators, respiratory assist devices, tracheostomy-related respiratory equipment, apnea monitors, mask fittings, home titration, resupply, loaners, repairs, replacements, discharge planning, provider support, and patient education within established guidelines. The position assists with developing, implementing, and overseeing processes that support patient safety, workflow consistency, timely access to care, service recovery, discharge readiness, provider support, staff competency, and positive patient outcomes.

Requirements

Completion of an accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Two years working in Home Care.
Credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from the appropriate state (Illinois or Michigan) and current National Board of Respiratory Care credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for the Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
New graduates must provide proof of application for state licensure before orientation to the department can begin.
New graduates must obtain licensure within six months of hire, per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
Current American Heart Association CPR certification (BLS for Health Care Providers).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Home Medical Equipment Supplier setting.
Registered Respiratory Therapist.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and support daily respiratory therapy operations within Home Medical Equipment.
Assist Respiratory Therapists with patient care, workflow challenges, provider and referral source needs, and patient education.
Support safe, effective, and consistent respiratory services across HME locations, retail sites, embedded clinics, and service areas.
Ensure respiratory services and operational processes comply with Home Care, HME, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee staffing, scheduling, call-ins, patient access, hospital discharge needs, supplies, equipment, training, respiratory therapist competency readiness, workflow follow-up, and issue escalation.
Serve as a resource for Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary partners involved in respiratory care.
Support workflows related to oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, ventilators, respiratory assist devices, tracheostomy-related respiratory equipment, apnea monitors, mask fittings, home titration, resupply, loaners, repairs, replacements, discharge planning, provider support, and patient education within established guidelines.
Assist with developing, implementing, and overseeing processes that support patient safety, workflow consistency, timely access to care, service recovery, discharge readiness, provider support, staff competency, and positive patient outcomes.