Home Health Respiratory Therapist — New Grads Welcome

MercyOne; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

New grads welcomed

Job summary

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Home Health Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, education, and support to patients in their homes. The role includes collaboration with physicians, patient assessments, and ensuring safe equipment use in a day-shift schedule with on-call responsibilities.

New grads welcomed and a relocation package is offered. Candidates must be a credentialed RT with Iowa licensure, BLS, and strong communication skills for patient and team interaction.

Qualifications

• Credentialed as a certified or registered respiratory therapist by the NBRC.
• Active Iowa license as a respiratory care practitioner at hire (and active license in each state served).
• Valid driver’s license and proof of personal liability insurance.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter Training for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse within 6 months and every 3 years.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work under stress.
• Proficiency in using a computer for documentation and other relevant activities.

Responsibilities

• Consults with physicians and clinicians to plan respiratory care and implement orders.
• Assesses and monitors patients to modify care plans and equipment as needed.
• Communicates care plan changes with the health team.
• Educates patients/caregivers on safe use of home respiratory equipment.
• Participates in staff orientation and maintains clinical competencies.
• Performs home respiratory procedures following evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Respiratory care

Home care

Customer service

Computer documentation

Professional judgment

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Home Health Respiratory Therapist to deliver respiratory care, education, and support to patients in their homes. The role includes collaboration with physicians, patient assessments, and ensuring safe equipment use in a day-shift schedule with on-call responsibilities.

New grads welcomed and a relocation package is offered. Candidates must be a credentialed RT with Iowa licensure, BLS, and strong communication skills for patient and team interaction.