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Respiratory Therapist Home Medical Equipment, PAP Specialist

Mercy Health Corporation
$26.11/Hr - $40.47 /Hr.
dental insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Janesville
1010 N Washington St (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
Overview Respiratory Therapist - PAP Specialist Location: Janesville, Wisconsin Schedule: 40 hours/week Status: Full-time benefits eligible The Respiratory Therapist PAP Specialist provides respiratory therapy services/education to patients/family/caregivers using prescribed medical equipment/supplies such as positive airway pressure, oxygen and other high acuity respiratory equipment used in the home. Monitors patient compliance to assure reimbursement for equipment/supplies. Services can be provided at one of the Mercyhealth at Home DME locations or patient's home. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and paid time off. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning Job Duties: Assesses respiratory patients' needs and establishes care plans based on patient evaluation. Setup and provide education/instruction on safe use of respiratory equipment in accordance with written physician prescription and patient evaluation. Monitors patient compliance with services/equipment, following up as necessary with patient and other healthcare providers regarding patient treatment, progress and compliance. Troubleshoots equipment/supply issues to make sure patients equipment operates effectively. Completes the necessary paperwork/documentation and follow-up according to Mercyhealth at Home and Mercyhealth system policy and procedures in a timely and appropriate manner. Verifying/entering patient data including demographics, insurance information. Accurately enters orders to reflect what was given to/picked up from patients. Assists with monitoring inventory levels to ensure appropriate product is readily available Understands insurance coverage criteria for respiratory equipment and services provided. Remains current on new respiratory products/supplies such as CPAP, BiPAP, and cough assists. Can function in an on-call, after hours role to make decisions to resolve customer issues, questions and deliver equipment. Requirements: Graduate of an accredited Respiratory Care Program Minimum of one year of related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience Certified or Registered Respiratory Therapist Licensed by the State of Wisconsin and/or the State of Illinois Approved CPR or BLS Responsibilities Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.