Respiratory Therapist (RRT or CRT) - Home Medical Equipment
About The Position
MercyOne North Iowa is seeking a Respiratory Therapist, HME to join their team. This role involves providing clinical respiratory services in various settings including client homes, assisted living facilities, and long-term care facilities within a 4-county area spanning Iowa and Illinois. The therapist will be responsible for evaluating and instructing clients on the use and maintenance of home respiratory equipment such as oxygen, CPAP/BiPAP, suction, and apnea monitors. The position also includes delivering, setting up, and picking up equipment, troubleshooting and performing minor repairs, maintaining documentation, and responding to on-call client needs. MercyOne is a large healthcare provider committed to improving community health and is a teaching institution with various residency and fellowship programs.
Requirements
- Must be credentialed as a certified respiratory therapist by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
- Must have an active license as a respiratory care practitioner in the State of Iowa upon hire.
- Must have or obtain an active license in each state services are being provided in.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and provide proof of personal liability insurance.
- Must be BLS certified within 3 months of hire.
- Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3 years thereafter.
- Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in home care preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical respiratory services in client homes, assisted living facilities, long term care facilities and other locations where home respiratory equipment is required.
- Evaluate equipment in patient homes according to an established schedule.
- Provide instruction for therapy and/or equipment use for home self-care as directed by physician referral.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of client home or facility visits.
- Receive and write verbal or phone orders pertaining to respiratory care.
- Respond to on-call client needs.
- Deliver, set-up, and pick-up, equipment and related products in client homes and institutions.
- Educate clients on the proper home use and maintenance of equipment.
- Troubleshoot and make minor repairs on equipment that is suspected of malfunctioning.
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000 based on experience.
- Relocation Package offered up to $8,000 based on distance.
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
