Respiratory Therapist, DME - PRN

Trinity Health

About The Position

The DME Respiratory Therapist provides respiratory treatment, education, and support to patients in their homes. This PRN position works as needed on a day-shift schedule of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. On-call work is available but not required. New graduates are welcome, and a relocation package is offered. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides personalized healthcare across eight counties and operates three medical centers with a combined 491 licensed beds. MercyOne has more than 2,500 colleagues and a medical group comprising more than 30 clinics. The organization emphasizes dignity, inclusion, and compassionate, person-centered care, and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
Active Iowa respiratory care practitioner license upon hire, and an active license in each state where services are provided.
Valid driver’s license and proof of personal liability insurance.
BLS certification within three months of hire.
Complete Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training within six months of hire and every three years thereafter.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and function in an environment with multiple stress factors.
Ability to adapt and perform under stress in emergent, critical, unusual, or dangerous situations, including situations requiring speed and sustained attention.
Ability to exercise professional judgment when dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Ability to use a computer for documentation and other relevant activities.

Nice To Haves

Previous home care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Consult with and assist physicians and other clinicians on respiratory care plans, and facilitate implementation of physician orders.
Assess patients and evaluate the appropriateness and quality of respiratory care to make necessary changes to care plans and equipment use.
Communicate respiratory care plan changes to other healthcare team members as appropriate.
Educate patients and caregivers to support safe and effective use of home respiratory equipment.
Participate in orientation of new staff members.
Perform home respiratory care procedures in accordance with evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
Maintain clinical and professional competency according to established standards of practice from the AARC.
Provide excellent customer service and communicate effectively with patients, family members, colleagues, and guests.
Perform other duties as assigned.