About the position
At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. MercyOne Genesis serves a 17-county bi-state region of the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline, Ill.) metropolitan area and the surrounding communities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. But when it comes to clinical capabilities and quality, we exceed those geographical limits. We have earned distinction as a two-time national Top 15 Health System, and recognition for being in the top 1 percent in the nation for patient safety. Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Respiratory Therapist, HME. As a Respiratory Therapist, HME at MercyOne, you will provide clinical respiratory services in client homes, assisted living facilities, long term care facilities and other locations where home respiratory equipment is required. Service area is a 4-county area in both Iowa and Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates equipment in patient homes according to an established schedule.
- Provides instruction for therapy and/or equipment use for home self-care as directed by physician referral.
- Maintains complete and accurate documentation of client home or facility visits.
- Receives and writes verbal or phone orders pertaining to respiratory care.
- Responds to on-call client needs.
- Delivers, sets up, and picks up equipment and related products in client homes and institutions.
- Educates clients on the proper home use and maintenance of equipment.
- Troubleshoots and makes minor repairs on equipment that is suspected of malfunctioning.
Requirements
- Must have a Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa and obtain an Illinois license within 4 months of hire.
- Must be registered by the National Board for Respiratory Care upon hire.
- Valid Driver's License with no prior history of DWI/DUI convictions within the past 5 years.
- No prior history of motor vehicle accidents within the past 3 years that were determined to be the fault of the driver.
- No moving violations in the past 12 months.
- Proof of appropriate auto insurance coverage.
- Must acquire and maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
- Must be able to communicate and relate to clients who are ill, elderly, anxious, or confused.
- Must exhibit patience and compassion when educating clients.
- Must be able to communicate with client family members and other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, etc.
- Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment.
- Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Full benefits package
- Opportunity for growth throughout the system
