Respiratory Therapist Medical Equipment

Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment

Mercy One is hiring a Respiratory Therapist, HME to provide clinical respiratory services in client homes, assisted living facilities, long‑term care facilities, and other locations where home respiratory equipment is required. The service area covers a 4‑county region in Iowa and Illinois and serves patients ranging from newborn to geriatric.

• Provide clinical respiratory services in client homes and related facilities.
• Perform client diagnostic procedures and evaluate equipment in patient homes according to an established schedule.
• Deliver, set‑up, and pick‑up equipment and related products in client homes and institutions.
• Educate clients on proper home use and maintenance of equipment.
• Trouble‑shoot and make minor repairs on equipment suspected of malfunctioning.
• Provide hands‑on instructions and trouble‑shooting tips for clients receiving respiratory equipment for home use.
• Provide in‑services on equipment to long‑term care facility staff as required.
• Respond to on‑call client needs and take call in rotation with other staff members.

• 36 hours per week.
• 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, with on‑call rotation every 3rd week including weekends and holidays.

• Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa (must obtain Illinois license within 4 months of hire).
• Registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of appropriate auto insurance coverage.
• Illinois background check within 3 months of hire.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Available for 24‑hour on‑call to include weekends and evenings when assigned.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to relate to ill, elderly, anxious, or confused clients.
• Patience and compassion when educating clients.
• Basic computer keyboarding skills.
• Comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
• Personal presence characterized by honesty, integrity, and caring, and ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the mission, vision, and values of Mercy One Health System.

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Colleagues of Mercy One Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunities for growth throughout the system.

Mercy One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.