Home Vent Specialist Respiratory Therapist (PRN)

Mercyhealth; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth Barberry Medical Records Warehouse in Janesville, WI is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for Home Medical Equipment Vent Specialist. The role provides respiratory care, sets up CPAP/BiPAP and cough assist devices, educates patients, and supports after-hours needs with documentation and coordination.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, creating care plans, ensuring device compliance, and maintaining insurance information while contributing to inventory management.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program.
• Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training.
• Licensed by the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois; CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess respiratory patients’ needs and establish care plans based on evaluation.
• Setup and educate on safe use of respiratory equipment per physician prescription.
• Monitor patient compliance and coordinate with providers regarding treatment and progress.
• Troubleshoot equipment and supply issues to ensure devices operate correctly.
• Complete paperwork and documentation per Mercyhealth policies in a timely manner.
• Verify patient data including demographics and insurance information.
• Enter orders reflecting what was provided to/picked up from patients.
• Assist with inventory levels to ensure needed products are available.
• Understand insurance coverage criteria for respiratory equipment and services.
• Stay current on new respiratory products and supplies (CPAP, BiPAP, cough assist).
• Functions in an on-call, after-hours role to resolve customer issues and deliver equipment.

Skills

Respiratory care

Documentation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Respiratory Care Program

Tools

CPAP equipment

BiPAP equipment

Cough assist devices

Job description

Mercyhealth Barberry Medical Records Warehouse in Janesville, WI is seeking a PRN Respiratory Therapist for Home Medical Equipment Vent Specialist. The role provides respiratory care, sets up CPAP/BiPAP and cough assist devices, educates patients, and supports after-hours needs with documentation and coordination.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, creating care plans, ensuring device compliance, and maintaining insurance information while contributing to inventory management.