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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

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 Clinton Medical Center is a Catholic, not-for-profit, full-service community health system serving counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. With approximately 50,000 patient admissions every year, MercyOne Clinton operates 249 licensed beds. In addition to a wide range of traditional hospital services, MercyOne Clinton provides a continuum of care with specialized services in wound care, radiation oncology, dialysis, imaging, sleep disorders, therapy services, and skilled care. MercyOne Clinton has a staff of more than 800 employees, making it one of the community’s largest employers.

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. Respiratory equipment includes home oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP equipment, home suction, medication compressors, apnea monitors, and other equipment as assigned. Clinical services are documented in accordance with established procedures. Performs client diagnostic procedures as required. Evaluates equipment in patient homes according to an established schedule. Provides hands on instructions and trouble-shooting tips for clients receiving respiratory equipment for home use. Provides in-services on equipment to long term care facility staff as required so they can provide appropriate patient support. May deliver other equipment depending on the needs of the department. Takes call in rotation with other staff members. Ages of the patients served range from newborn to geriatric.

• 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.

• Deliver, set-up, and pick-up, equipment and related products in client homes and institutions.

• Educates clients on the proper home use and maintenance of equipment.

• Trouble-shoots and makes minor repairs on equipment that is suspected of malfunctioning.

Schedule:

• 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday, on call rotation every 4th week and weekend.

General Requirements:

• Must have a Registered Respiratory Therapist license in Iowa and obtain 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 pass Illinois background check within three (3) months of hire.

• Must acquire and maintain certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support

• Must be available for 24 hours call to include weekends and evenings when assigned.

• Must be able to communicate and relate to clients who are ill, elderly, anxious, or confused.

• Must exhibit patience and compassion when educating clients.

• Basic computer keyboarding skills are required.

• Must be able to communicate with client family members and other health care professionals such as physicians, nurses, social workers, etc. that may be encountered when in client homes and institutions.

• 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 with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health.

Education:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited Respiratory Therapy program.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Visit MercyOne Careers (https://www.mercyone.org/careers/) to learn more about the benefits, culture, and career development opportunities available to you at MercyOne Health System circle of care.

Want to learn more about MercyOne Clinton? Click here: Find a Location Clinton, Iowa (IA), MercyOne Clinton (https://www.mercyone.org/clinton/find-a-location/)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran