What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Respiratory Therapist HME position at OSF HealthCare?
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Expected pay for this position is $33.85 - $39.83/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Respiratory Therapist coordinates and supports daily respiratory therapy operations within Home Medical Equipment (HME). This role assists Respiratory Therapists with patient care, workflow challenges, provider and referral source needs, patient education, and the delivery of safe, effective, and consistent respiratory services across HME locations, retail sites, embedded clinics, and service areas.
Ensures high-quality respiratory services and operational processes comply with Home Care, HME, and regulatory requirements. Maintains oversight of staffing, scheduling, call-ins, patient access, hospital discharge needs, supplies, equipment, training, RT competency readiness, workflow follow-up, and issue escalation to support efficient department operations.
Serves as a resource for Respiratory Therapists and interdisciplinary partners involved in respiratory care. Supports workflows related to oxygen therapy, PAP therapy, ventilators, respiratory assist devices, tracheostomy-related respiratory equipment, apnea monitors, mask fittings, home titration, resupply, loaners, repairs, replacements, discharge planning, provider support, and patient education within established guidelines.
Assists with the development, implementation, and oversight of processes that support patient safety, workflow consistency, timely access to care, service recovery, discharge readiness, provider support, staff competency, and positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Completion of accredited Respiratory Therapy Program.
Experience:
Two years working in Home Care.
Licensure/ Certification:
Must be a credentialed Registered Respiratory Therapist by the National Board of Respiratory Care.
Must have a current Respiratory Care Practitioner state license from appropriate state (IL or MI) and current National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC) credentials if credentialed after July 1, 2002.
New graduate therapists must successfully pass all exams required for Registered Respiratory Therapist credential.
Proof of Application for state licensure is required for new graduates before orientation to the department can begin.
Licensure must be obtained within six months of hire for new graduates per the Respiratory Care Illinois Practice Act.
CPR – American Heart Association (BLS for Health Care Providers)
Other Skills/ Knowledge:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience:
Experience in a Home Medical Equipment Supplier setting
Licensure/ Certification:
Registered Respiratory Therapist
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $34 - $40