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Required Skills

1. Participates in scheduling of diagnostic/consultative/educational activities for Sleep Disorder Center patients as approved by the Manager of Pulmonary Lab/Sleep Disorders Center.

1. Maintains necessary patient records and performs required billing procedures to assure the continued solvency of the Sleep Disorder Center.

1. Prepares for night-time/day-time polysomnography

1. Reduces polysomnographic data to a tubular form for interpretation.

1. Participates in meetings and monthly conferences by the Sleep Disorders Center staff. Obtains/maintains 10 CEU’s per year by attending programs with focus on sleep medicine.

1. Optional duty: Analyzes the polysomnographic recording and prepares detailed report of sleep stages, sleep architecture, limb movement, respiratory and cardiac events.

1. Maintains and documents personal skills and education to assure optimum performance of duties.

1. Participates in continuing education for non-Sleep Disorders Center professional, patients (or parents), students, and the public to facilitate the proper identification and treatment of patients of all ages with sleep disorders and proper use of Sleep Disorders Center facilities

1. Participates in Sleep Disorders Center related research activities as approved by the Medical Director and Manager of Pulmonary Lab.

1. Helps maintain required Sleep Disorders Center records including.

• Types of patient seen by major diagnostic categories.
• Types of diagnostic procedure performed.
• Results of various types of treatment efforts undertaken with Sleep Disorder Center Patients.

1. Maintains and calibrates testing equipment.

1. Participates in evaluation of needed equipment to recommend to the Manager of the

1. Pulmonary Lab.

1. Participates in the accreditation process.

1. Responsible for quality control measure.

1. Maintains current CPR or BCLS certification.

1. Performs all other duties as designated by the Sleep Disorders Center Medical Director, & Program Manager of Pulmonary/Sleep Lab.

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. 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. 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.

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Performs assessment (chest auscultation, need for therapy, ABG results) on assigned patients as ordered by a physician; demonstrates accurate assessment skills in relation to age of patient.

• Establishes priorities and plan of care based on assessment.

• Provides care according to respiratory standards of practice.

• Documents tolerance to treatments and patient variances; revises plan of care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

• Completes all annual educational requirements; demonstrates competency in respiratory areas, including assessment, 02 administration, patient ventilators, treatment, medications, etc.

• Documents care; completes CQI projects.

• Participates in continuing education and development of department staff by providing inservices and acting as a resource to staff in a specific specialty area of respiratory care (i.e. ventilator management)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Respond to substance abuse consultation requests on adult psychiatric and medical patients.

1. Provide therapy services as indicated for patients on psychiatric and medical units.

1. Maintain regular communication with other staff and physicians regarding patients’ substance use issues.

1. Attend or facilitate family sessions to provide information about individual substance use issues and to coordinate dual diagnosis treatment.

1. Develop and conduct regularly scheduled psychoeducational groups regarding substance abuse for patients receiving treatment on the inpatient unit.

1. Develop and conduct as clinically indicated structured therapy groups for identified dual diagnosis patients.

1. Make recommendations to physician and team for follow-up services.

1. Provide community and professional education regarding substance abuse and dual diagnosis issues as requested and as time permits.

1. Provide training in substance abuse and dual diagnosis for other professional staff as time permits.

1. Assist, as assigned, with public relations activities, including development of referral sources.

1. Participate in quality improvement activities, as assigned.

1. Provide evidence annually of continuing education units in the profession.

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

1. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development in pediatric (adolescent) patients through accurate assessments, treatment and effective implementation of interventions.

1. Perform other 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. Serve as a role model in the delivery of O.T. treatment.

1. Provides high quality patient care in service areas/clinics as assigned.

1. Facilitates effective team work and participates in the clinical development and supervision of assistants.

1. Pursues self education and maintains skills attending continuing education programs, department in-services, reviewing literature and research in order to stay abreast of clinical developments in the field.

1. Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives.

1. Complies with Agency policies, procedures and protocols; professional standards; JCAHO; and Medicare Conditions of Participation.

1. Complies with Agency standards of productivity for the department.

1. Participates in continuous quality improvement (Quality Initiative measures) including efforts to improve patient outcomes. (Oasis)

1. Adheres to MHS Behavioral Standards.

1. Is accountable for all equipment in his/her position including but not limited to, laptop computer, FAX machine, and Rehab equipment.

1. Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients.

1. Determines and implements plan to accomplish treatment goals within appropriate time frames.

1. Provides appropriate feedback to physician, department, and other team members and maintains required documentation.

1. Contributes to the maintenance of a satisfactory work environment.

1. Assists in development of occupational therapy programs.

1. Completes patient care documentation in a timely manner according to department policy.

1. Maintains skills in treatment procedure through utilization of in-service and continuing education opportunities and expertise of other clinical staff personnel.

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. Minimal cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment. 

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper & safe operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. 

1. Follows and enforces safety rules of R.T. Department & hospital. Also follows special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection. 

1. Receives, verifies, and processes all necessary documentation for correct order. 

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. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed. 

1. Changes humidifiers and aerosol generators according to department policy. 

1. Performs emergency rounds according to department policy. 

1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated gas stations within MMC 

1. Uses the ESI system to order routine department supplies. 

1. Places special orders for equipment when needed. 

1. Maintains, organizes, cleans, and stocks storerooms. 

1. Participates in departmental in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities. 

1. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines. 

1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by shift supervisor or designee.

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. Minimal cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment. 

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper & safe operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. 

1. Follows and enforces safety rules of R.T. Department & hospital. Also follows special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection. 

1. Receives, verifies, and processes all necessary documentation for correct order. 

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. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed. 

1. Changes humidifiers and aerosol generators according to department policy. 

1. Performs emergency rounds according to department policy. 

1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated gas stations within MMC 

1. Uses the ESI system to order routine department supplies. 

1. Places special orders for equipment when needed. 

1. Maintains, organizes, cleans, and stocks storerooms. 

1. Participates in departmental in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities. 

1. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines. 

1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by shift supervisor or designee.

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. Minimal cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment. 

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper & safe operation. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager. 

1. Follows and enforces safety rules of R.T. Department & hospital. Also follows special instructions, such as isolation precautions to prevent the spread of infection. 

1. Receives, verifies, and processes all necessary documentation for correct order. 

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. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed. 

1. Changes humidifiers and aerosol generators according to department policy. 

1. Performs emergency rounds according to department policy. 

1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated gas stations within MMC 

1. Uses the ESI system to order routine department supplies. 

1. Places special orders for equipment when needed. 

1. Maintains, organizes, cleans, and stocks storerooms. 

1. Participates in departmental in-services, continuing education, and other staff development activities. 

1. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines. 

1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by shift supervisor or designee.

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

• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.

• Assign an Occupational Therapy treatment diagnosis.

• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.

• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge.

• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.

• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.

• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.

• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.

• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.

• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

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 this job the employee is required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 1 to 5 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

Required Skills

• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.

• Assign an Occupational Therapy treatment diagnosis.

• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.

• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge.

• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.

• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.

• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.

• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.

• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.

• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

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 this job the employee is required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 1 to 5 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.