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Required Skills

Biopsychosocial Assessment

• Utilizing specialized knowledge and experience, make assessment of patients’ psychosocial needs, home situation and economic constraints
• Psychiatry assessments must be completed within 3 working days of patient’s admission and include regulatory mandated information.

Community Resources

• Serve as liaison between patients/ families and community agencies
• Coordinate information and referrals for financial and community resources to link patients/families to the appropriate resources.
• Serve as resource to clinical team, patients and families regarding entitlement to programs and support services
• Develop strong working relationships with internal and external healthcare organizations and community resources.
• Work with patients to formulate an individualized plan to obtain medication, particularly, in light of Medicare coverage limitations including the facilitation of enrollment in various drug companies’ patient assistance programs when warranted

Care Delivery

• Work closely and collaboratively with the clinical care team across sites of care
• Assist the team with care delivery by scheduling appointments, arranging interpreters, assisting with the completion of forms, ensuring that patients can access services, and arranging transportation to and from medical appointments as needed
• Participate in clinic office visits, team rounds, or family conferences with when needed based on site of care

Care Transitions

• Coordinate patient care with other disciplines involved in the plan of care and maintain appropriate documentation
• Confer with the patient, family, and clinical team to obtain information to coordinate efficient and quality patient care.
• Build relationships with primary care providers, skilled nursing facilities, and the community to promote continuity of care

Embody the Memorial Health Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

Support

• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling for patients and their families as needed
• Serve as patient advocate, assisting with navigation of patient eligible resources and programs
• Provide patients and families with support and information to overcome personal and environmental difficulties which pre-dispose toward illness or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care
• Assist patients to effectively utilize available resources to meet their personal health needs and help them develop their own capabilities
• Evaluate patients’ ability to independently manage self and locate alternative resources when limitations are identified

Advance Care Planning

• Maintains a working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care, e.g., advance directives, power of attorney, and guardianships.

Counseling

• When requested, provide group, individual, and family counseling to patients and their families as requested

Discharge Planning

• Initiate discharge planning when patient is admitted.
• Assure that discharge plans are secured when patient is medically ready for discharge
• Assure that all necessary information has been transmitted to next provider of care.

Record documentation for all social work activities in the electronic medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

• Psychiatry colleagues must document in record after each session and supports information needed for Utilization Review criteria and the patient treatment plan.

Adhere to department productivity standards.

Participate in the monitoring of quality and utilization metrics and participates in improvement efforts to refine the delivery of care to maximize clinical, quality, and fiscal outcomes.

Assists, as needed, in the staff training, new employee orientation, student education, community education, in-house activities, and general public relations activities.

Refer to ancillary teams when warranted.

Aware of and comply with department and hospital policy and procedures.

Demonstrates knowledge of care for older adults through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions.

Adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics.

Comply with the Illinois Mental Health Code and Confidentiality Act.

Participate in continuing education and in-service training to support professional growth and expertise.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Serves as an internal consultant to business leaders and human resources team, focusing on improving the capability of the organization at the group and individual level through aligning strategy, talent management, leadership development, culture and performance management processes that support the organization’s mission, vision, strategies and business outcomes.

1. Utilizes various assessment tools to evaluate leadership capabilities, identify gaps and development opportunities, design and deliver effective and engaging leadership development sessions, workshops and coaching interventions focused on leadership competencies.

1. Serves as Subject Matter Expert and facilitator of educational offerings to foster development of leadership capabilities to meet current and future workforce demands. Ensure programs offered are innovative, experiential and will further develop the workforce to equip them with the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to position them for success. 
2. Works closely with business leaders and human resources partners to evaluate and support the talent management needs of the business and create custom interventions aligned with resources/tools that have been developed to increase leader and team effectiveness.

1. Works collaboratively with human resources partners to identify, develop, design, and implement innovative strategies that impact overall colleague engagement and retention, including career development, performance improvement, leadership development and team cohesion.

1. Measure effectiveness of programs by conducting appropriate post implementation evaluations. Analyze and report on key performance indicators and metrics to provide meaningful reports to understand the return on investment, utilization, improvement, impact and opportunities within the organization following completion of talent management programs, interventions and initiatives. Researches and documents the effectiveness of efforts and implements changes to continually improve outcomes and services offered.

1. Develops and maintains an external network of resources to stay current with leadership trends, best practices and emerging technologies in Talent Management to create best in class solutions.

1. Manages large amounts of sensitive, confidential information concerning personnel, financial, strategic, and business information contained in minutes, letters and other documents, as well as through meetings, discussions and interventions. Maintains strict confidentiality concerning all correspondence and job-related activities.

1. Serves as resource person on committees, task forces, meetings and activities to assist the hospital and system achieve strategic objectives.

1. Develops annual individual goals consistent with Memorial Health’s Strategic Plan and Goals and monitors the status of goal achievement utilizing 30 day action plans.

1. Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings/ seminars, and workshops.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

1. Assists and advises organizational leaders, physicians, and staff with the identification and improvement of operational and clinical processes which will positively impact safety, quality, and clinical effectiveness.   
2. Provides management oversight to the performance improvement function throughout the system.  Provides process management, project support and assistance in facilitation of organizational performance improvement and safety initiatives.  
3. Provides internal consulting services to managers and physicians regarding best demonstrated practices, and industry benchmarks, assisting organizational leaders with the prioritization of opportunities to achieve performance excellence through the reduction or elimination of process or outcome variation.  
4. Participate in the development of annual quality improvement goals and action plans consistent with MH’s strategic plan and monitor the status of goal achievement throughout the year, making changes as necessary.  
5. Provides strategic oversight for health analytics in support of performance improvement, ensuring analytic priorities are aligned with system quality, safety, operational, and financial objectives. 
6. Establishes an enterprise approach to performance measurement and reporting, including standard definitions, dashboards, scorecards, and executive reporting to support consistent decision-making across the health system. 
7. Ensures data governance, integrity, and reliability for analytics supporting improvement and regulatory reporting, including metric validation, benchmarking, and appropriate use of risk adjustment and stratification. 
8. Oversees the use of analytics to identify system-level variation, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities, translating data into actionable priorities for leaders and improvement teams. 
9. Ensures analytics are integrated into the full improvement lifecycle, including baseline assessment, target setting, progress monitoring, sustainment, and executive accountability. 
10. Translates analytic results into executive- and board-level insights, clearly articulating performance trends, risks, and the impact of improvement initiatives. 
11. Seeks opportunities to utilize and coach individuals in the use of quality and safety tools and techniques.  
12. Provides interpretation of MH and departmental policies, objectives and operational procedures, and represents these policies, objectives and procedures in a positive professional manner to all supervised staff.  
13. Supports leadership in the maintenance of effective budgetary controls on matters of staffing, expenses, and capital equipment expenditures; ensures that all departmental initiatives are cost effective and monitors the effectiveness of all departmental programs and services.  
14. Encourages professional and personal growth of staff through the participation and involvement of in-services and educational programs and keeping current with reading industry-related literature.  
15. Coordinates and facilitates staff, physician, and partner education and mentorship across the system in Lean Six Sigma and related process improvement techniques.   
16. Performs other related work as required or requested.
17. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. 

Required Skills

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I will put safety first in everything I do.  I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety.  I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes –  I will continually advance my knowledge and skills.  I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities.  I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.

• INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion  – I will respect others and show compassion.  I will behave honesty and ethically.  I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.

• STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste – I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability.  I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system.  I will promote healthier communities.

1. Responsible for creating and balancing unit schedules in collaboration with Department Leaders.

• Communicates deadlines in the scheduling process with Department Leaders and colleagues.
• Schedules paid time off as approved by the Department Leader.
• Prepares the schedule for self-scheduling through established templates, staffing targets, and rotations.
• Reviews schedule variances to identify opportunities for schedule balancing and collaborates with the Department Leaders to ensure optimized schedule.
• Reviews schedule variances to identify bonus shifts, when appropriate.
• Publishes a final schedule upon approval from the Department Leader.
• Performs schedule audits on a regular basis to determine variance to established targets and communicates results with Department Leaders.

1. Maintains timecards in collaboration with Department Leaders.

• Review timecards to ensure accuracy.
• Approve timecard requests.
• Enter unscheduled absences.
• Performs attendance audits.

1. Trends schedule and timecard data to support operational decisions.

• Evaluate compliance with established scheduling and timecard guidelines and notify Department Leaders of trends.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement and proposes creative solutions and alternatives.
• Collect system data related to schedules and timecards to support operational decisions.

1. Promotes efficient and effective functioning of division/hospital.

• Keeps abreast of current department policies, procedures, and guidelines related to staffing, scheduling, and resource utilization.
• Assists with department level projects, collecting and trending data as requested.
• Trains staff on the utilization of API.

1. Serves as the back-up to the Manager and/or Supervisor and participates in on-call rotation with department leaders. Ensures appropriate dissemination of communication to the operational teams impacted by planned or unplanned absences.

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

1. Assembles trays from the station assigned. Stocks tray line area

1. Cleans tray area after completion of tray assembly

1. Sorts clean dishes and put away, discarding damaged pieces as needed

1. Operates dish machine including daily cleaning.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Delivers food to patient care areas.

1. Sweeps and mops floors of the department, in walk in refrigerators/freezers.

1. Cleans pots and pans and other cooking utensils/equipment

1. Removes trash from department.

1. Performs assigned cleaning tasks

1. Performs other related work as required or requested.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Required Skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care aligned with patient safety and comfort standards
• Assist with ambulation, nutrition, hygiene and toileting support
• Document interventions, observations and patient responses accurately
• Prepare patients for cardiac monitoring and procedures as directed
• Maintain a clean and organized care environment in collaboration with the team

What You’ll Do:

• Assist patients with hygiene, mobility, feeding and toileting needs with care and dignity
• Monitor and document vital signs, blood glucose levels, intake/output and patient observations
• Support cardiac care protocols by preparing patients for tests, procedures and treatments
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, ensuring comfort and safety
• Collaborate with nurses and providers to maintain a clean, organized and efficient unit

Why Join Us?

At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Continuing education opportunities
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits
• Mental health services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption assistance
• Local and national discounts

Location:

This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Springfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.

Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Interacts frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speaks in a friendly, calm, soft and courteous manner within close proximity of the child.

Respects and observes children’s interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children’s play with language, toys and activities. Encourages and models the appropriate behaviors and expectations.

Communicates directly with each child at the child’s level. Engages and communicates constructively with children during activities and routines. Positively extends children’s thinking and actions.

Maintains availability and responsiveness to children’s needs, questions, and requests. Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior according to MMC’s guidelines.

Maintains attentiveness, flexibility and support with children and others during transitions among classrooms.

Curriculum:

Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the guidelines set forth in the Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children. Plans a daily schedule which balances activities using the Creative Curriculum lesson plan.

Designs an environment which responds to children’s individual development, physical and emotional needs and interests through the use of Creative Curriculum. Fosters positive self-concepts by supporting individuality, independence, and choices. Encourages creative expression. Respects diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both center and global communities.

Creates documentation of children’s accomplishments through anecdotal notes, observations and portfolios.

Faculty/Parent Interactions:

Acknowledges parents and all classroom visitors. Invites input from parents regarding their child’s development and care. Responds to parents’ comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect.

Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains a Primary Care giving relationship with individual children and their families. Assists in the planning and attend center/classroom events and meetings.

Communicates verbally and in writing with parents regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care. Shares resources with parents through discussions, articles, parent boards, etc.

Physical environment, health safety and nutrition:

Maintains and follow all safety and health rules of the center. Supervise children at all times. Demonstrates awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals. Encourages children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices.

Knows the number of children in assigned group and maintains ratios at all times. Maintains accurate attendance records throughout the day. Completes appropriate paperwork (i.e. accidents, medication, etc.).

Keeps environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Encourages respect for classroom materials.  Alerts others supplies are needed. Organizes materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.

Required Skills

Principal Duties & Responsibilities: 

Interacts frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speaks in a friendly, calm, soft and courteous manner within close proximity of the child.

Respects and observes children’s interests. Intervenes when needed to maintain safety. Enhances children’s play with language, toys and activities. Encourages and models the appropriate behaviors and expectations.

Communicates directly with each child at the child’s level. Engages and communicates constructively with children during activities and routines. Positively extends children’s thinking and actions.

Maintains availability and responsiveness to children’s needs, questions, and requests. Acknowledges feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

Practices positive discipline techniques in guiding children’s behavior according to MMC’s guidelines.

Maintains attentiveness, flexibility and support with children and others during transitions among classrooms.

Curriculum:

Implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum based upon the guidelines set forth in the Creative Curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children. Plans a daily schedule which balances activities using the Creative Curriculum lesson plan.

Designs an environment which responds to children’s individual development, physical and emotional needs and interests through the use of Creative Curriculum. Fosters positive self-concepts by supporting individuality, independence, and choices. Encourages creative expression. Respects diversity by providing anti-bias, non-sexist language, images, and experiences which reflect both center and global communities.

Creates documentation of children’s accomplishments through anecdotal notes, observations and portfolios.

Faculty/Parent Interactions:

Acknowledges parents and all classroom visitors. Invites input from parents regarding their child’s development and care. Responds to parents’ comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect.

Maintains confidentiality. Establishes and maintains a Primary Care giving relationship with individual children and their families. Assists in the planning and attend center/classroom events and meetings.

Communicates verbally and in writing with parents regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care. Shares resources with parents through discussions, articles, parent boards, etc.

Physical environment, health safety and nutrition:

Maintains and follow all safety and health rules of the center. Supervise children at all times. Demonstrates awareness of entire group while working with a small group or individuals. Encourages children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices.

Knows the number of children in assigned group and maintains ratios at all times. Maintains accurate attendance records throughout the day. Completes appropriate paperwork (i.e. accidents, medication, etc.).

Keeps environment and equipment safe, clean and attractive. Encourages respect for classroom materials.  Alerts others supplies are needed. Organizes materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

RDs will prioritize their daily workload to ensure the daily workload in completed in a timely manner. This position is also responsible for providing services to outside contracts as negotiated with the Decatur Memorial Hospital Food and Nutrition Services Department. The Clinical Dietitian will be part of the rotating weekend and holiday schedules. Exact daily times may vary based on patient case load, needs of the RD contract, meetings, intern mentoring, and other tasks that may arise.  In this role, the clinical dietitian will direct, teach, and mentor dietetic interns from various universities/colleges.  He/She will practice in accordance with the organization and department missions and values.

• Utilize the Nutrition Care Process as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with Decatur Memorial Hospitals “Nutrition Screening, Assessment, and Reassessment of Patients” policy
• Provide nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs
• Work in partnership with the interdisciplinary team and participate in patient care rounds as able
• Provide supervised learning experience for dietetic interns and students when appropriate
• Communicate and collaborate with the Food and Nutrition Services staff to provide the patient with the best care possible
• Participate in Quality Improvement and Cost Control projects related to patient care and nutrition service
• Develop and provide education to the hospital and the community to promote a culture that values nutrition services
• Support the continuum of care by making referrals to appropriate outpatient services when applicable
• Participate in departmental, organization, or community teams and committees when appropriate
• Maintain high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice
• Appropriately utilize independent decision making and the “Medical Nutrition Therapy Order Implementation” policy to implement or modify nutrition-related orders to provide efficient and optimal nutrition care, including tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition if physician consults RD to manage. Initiates communication with physician and other care providers to coordinate patient care.

• Integrate nutrition care with other treatment modalities. Interpret biochemical and clinical data, identifies and monitors patients at nutritional risk; provides a variety of nutritional therapy interventions to resolve nutritional crisis and to ensure health maintenance. Independently, manages nutrition care for patients utilizing medical staff approved orders protocol.

• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.
• Perform other duties as assigned to elevate the role of the dietitian.

Qualifications

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in various age categories including infancy, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, customer service, and verbal/written communications skills.
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of Relationship Based Care

General Skill Requirements

In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.

• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
• Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
• Organization- Maintain organizational skills in order to efficiently perform daily tasks and complete daily workload.
• Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of minimal exposure to irritating, unpleasant, or hazardous elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is required to sit and move through an office environment.
• The employee will be required to work in an environment of infectious disease.

• The employee will demonstrate the ability to attend to visual details.
• The employee will be able to function in an environment with alarm bells, telephones, and other sounds

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under stress and to adapt changing conditions.
• Analyze information or data.
• Plan sequence of operations or actions.
• Make decisions of moderate to substantial effects, with a variety of alternatives and moderate to substantial consequences.
• Use logic to define problems, collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret information, deal with abstract variables.
• Comprehend written basic instructions, safety rules, and office memoranda at a high school graduate level.
• Ability to compose written communication using standard business English at a high school graduate level.
• Ability to comprehend verbal sentences and instructions at a high school graduate level.
• Ability to converse in Standard English at a high school graduate level.

Note

Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist an otherwise qualified individual in the performance of the job.  In order to meet the needs of the Company employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above.

Required Skills

1. Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients of all ages (oxygen and aerosolized medications, etc). In addition to the following therapy:  humidity and aerosol, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, and metered dose inhalers, etc.

1. Records procedures and patient responses on appropriate departmental paperwork and requisitions. Completes verbal report on patients to ensure continuity of care.

1. Assists physician in performing bronchoscopy. Maintains all supplies, monitors patients, and sterilizes the equipment, resetting up for the next procedure.

1. Performs all duties in the Cardiology department.

1. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:

• SAFETY: Prevent Harm – I put safety first in everything I do.  I take action to ensure the safety of others.

• COURTESY: Serve Others – I treat others with dignity and respect.  I project a professional image and positive attitude.

• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes – I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance.  I work with others to achieve superior results.

• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste – I use time and resources wisely.  I prevent defects and delays.

1. Performs and educates the patients of the Pulmonary Rehab program in all aspects of their disease and management of their symptoms.

1. Maintains the ability to perform Pulmonary Function studies on all types of patients.

1. Performs cleaning and sterilization of equipment, reporting malfunctioning equipment to manager.

1. Utilize proper infection control practices in accordance with hospital and departmental policy.

1. Initiate hospital policy regarding employee/patient incident reports.

1. Perform patient rounds in accordance with departmental policy and documents such to ensure appropriate settings for the patient and to ensure emergency supplies are available when needed.

1. Evaluates patients’ condition and response to therapy reporting any adverse reactions to the nurse and/or physician. Provide additional information to the physician regarding effectiveness of the therapy and contacting the physician if necessary to request order changes to aid in the patient’s recovery.

1. Maintain ability to provide continuous ventilatory support for patients.

1. Perform procedures under extreme stress in the event of a trauma patient of any age.

1. Participate in continuing education, meeting requirements for all mandatory inservices.

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

1. Perform other duties as assigned by manager.