Respiratory Aide

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Responsible for delivery, pickup, instruction, equipment maintenance, van management, and warehouse maintenance

of Home Medical Equipment.

• Delivers to and instructs clients in the installation and operation of equipment provided by HME.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored

appropriately.

• Cleans and maintains equipment.
• Complies with applicable Food & Drug Administration, Department of Transportation, and Public Utilities

Commission requirements in performing job duties that require the use of home oxygen and other hazardous

materials.

• Assists in inventory process as necessary.
• Communicates observations, facts and comments with interdisciplinary team members, individually, and

through team meeting presentations as is appropriate.

• Keeps work areas orderly, clean and safe. Ensures proper care in the use of equipment and supplies.
• Maintains required unit records, reports, and statistics for administrative purposes and budget preparation.
• Provides and/or arranges for appropriate maintenance of department vehicles and keeps them clean.
• Performs preventative maintenance inspections and electrical safety testing and corrects problems

encountered.

• Rotation for on-call to handle afterhours troubleshooting, equipment failure and equipment setups.

Education: 

A current student in good standing with an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program or a recent graduate of an AMA approved Respiratory Care Program (required)

Note: Students who have complete one respiratory course or in clinicals highly preferred.

High School Diploma or GED

Previous experience in healthcare setting or EMT/Paramedic experience preferred