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Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment

MercyOne

1 Positions

ID: TRHEUS00633606MERCYO

Posted On 12/04/2025

Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Shifts are still M - F 8:30am - 5pm, the colleague would just get 1 day a pay period off (not during their assigned on- call week). The colleague could pick the day as long as it’s not every other Friday.

*** Offering sign-on bonus up to $20,000 based on experience. ***

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:

+ 80 hours per bi-weekly pay period

+ 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

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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.

Primary Contact

1682448263570

Smith Jennifer

Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources

563-589-9673

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Job Details

Categories

Health Care

Sciences

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

1154

Job REQ #

TRHEUS00633606MERCYONEENUS

\# Positions

1

Start Date

20251204

End Date

20260103

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About the Company

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a not-for-profit Catholic hospital serving the tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin since 1879. MercyOne — Dubuque has 263 beds while MercyOne — Dyersville is a critical access hospital with 25 beds and a 40-bed nursing home.

MercyOne offers a full range of acute care services, including invasive cardiology and open-heart surgery, Level II trauma center, Level II regional neonatal intensive care unit, general and orthopedic surgery, psychiatric services and inpatient physical rehabilitation. MercyOne also operates two hospital-based skilled nursing units, extensive outpatient rehabilitation services, home health care, retail pharmacy and a wide range of outpatient, community and business services. MercyOne' 1,500 full- and part-time employees and medical staff of 230 care for more than 56,000 inpatients and outpatients each year.

The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and achieved Magnet designation, the gold standard of patient care, in 2004 and was redesignated a Magnet hospital for the fourth time in 2019.

MercyOne Dubuque/Dyersville Medical Center is a ministry organization of Trinity Health based in Novi, Michigan. MercyOne is an organization that values and encourages diversity. To learn more about MercyOne and opportunities for employment, please see the postings listed on this site or visit our website mercyone.org.