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Required Skills

Maintains the safety and security of patients at high risk for safety events.

• Provides continuous observation and documentation for patients at risk for self-harm, elopement, or injury, as delegated by the RN. These include patients that are suicidal, high fall risk, exhibiting threatening behaviors or experiencing symptoms of dementia or confusion, etc. Under no circumstances is a patient on continuous observation to be left unattended. Visual contact at all times must be maintained.
• Calls out for assistance and/or utilizes call light for assistance in de-escalating patient and addressing at-risk behaviors. Instructs patient to remain in bed or chair at all times until assistance arrives.
• Observes and reports unusual conditions and/or change in patient behavior or appearance to the RN.
• Follows safety checklists as appropriate and assists with ensuring an ongoing safe environment for a patient on continuous observation.
• Assists with documenting adherence to safety checks as directed by the RN.

Enforces adherence to infection prevention precautions for patients, colleagues, and visitors.

• Follows hospital policies to prevent the transmission of infections.
• Sets up patient room with appropriate signage and PPE supplies.
• Observes donning and doffing of PPE for all personnel entering and exiting the patient room.
• Maintain record of all colleagues entering and exiting the patient room.
• Assures equipment is cleaned and maintained per policy between patient encounters.
• Assists with coordinating movement of a COVID-19 positive or presumptive positive patient.

 Promotes efficient and effective functioning of the unit/hospital.

• Complies with established policies, procedures, standards and guidelines.
• Meets punctuality and attendance expectations.
• Uses designated lines of communication and authority.
• Cooperates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Interacts with patient/visitors and others in a courteous and respectful manner.
• May serve as an entrance screener or in other safety-related roles as directed by supervisor.

 Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Provides patient care:

• Assists in patient admission process for surgical patients.
• Facilitates protocol for identified cardiac clearance, lab orders and x-ray baseline, relay of information on locations where testing will be done.
• Provides preoperative and postoperative patient education. Reviews the results of testing as they are available and reports any abnormalities to the attending physician and anesthesiologist.
• Proactive approach in reviewing OR schedule daily to facilitate patient flow. Alerts the anesthesia provider (MD and CRNA) of potential problems (latex allergy, serious medical conditions, etc.
• Functions as a “liaison” to Surgeon and Anesthesia MD/CRNA. Supervises and directs ancillary personnel that may be involved in the care of the pre-procedure patient.
• Acts as a resource to staff to assist in resolution of preoperative issues.

• Staff Development:

• In collaboration with anesthesia personnel assists in achieving annual requirements for unit-specific competencies.
• Provides leadership in development of staff through in-service education.

• Demonstrates quality improvement and patient safety practices:

• Identifies problem areas related to quality, implements and follows through.
• Actively supports and promotes a quality culture.
• Adheres to infection control practices.

• Utilizes the nursing process to achieve optimal patient outcomes:
• Assesses physical, psychological and educational needs of patients according to guidelines and age-specific populations.
• Establishes priorities and derives appropriate nursing diagnosis based on assessment data.
• Communicates expected outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Implements the interventions identified in the plan of care collaborating with healthcare team members, patients, and significant others as appropriate.
• Evaluates the patient’s progress toward and understanding of prescribed treatment and outcomes.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional development by:
• Self-Evaluation according to Nursing Practice Standards and Regulatory guidelines.
• Contributing to the professional development of peers.
• Utilizing research findings in practice.
• Acquiring and maintaining current knowledge and competency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

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.
• 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.
• 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, and DMH CARES values. 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.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Required Skills

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

Required Skills

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
• Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.

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 charge RT and biomedical engineering.

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. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes

1. Returns unused equipment to R.T.by visual inspection of every patient care unit; cleaning and storing according to department policy.

1. Restocks intubation boxes daily and completes monthly rounding according to DMH policy.

1. Distributes E-cylinders of oxygen to the designated oxygen storage locations within DMH

1. Orders routine department supplies.

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

1. Participates in departmental quality activities including data collection as appropriate to role.

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

1. Follows DMH and Respiratory Care infection control policies. Keeps all patient information confidential and follows DMH guidelines.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties overseen by charge RT 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. Repairs and performs preventative maintenance on machines, mechanical equipment and buildings such as plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, heating systems, windows, doors, floors, woodwork and other parts of building structures efficiently/effectively and per building code and specifications.

1. Installs equipment and machinery in the hospital in an effective and efficient manner.

1. Operates, maintains, and repairs boilers and all associated equipment in an effective and efficient manner.

1. Triages maintenance calls and resolves minor building, repair requests in an efficient manner using materials effectively. Typical duties include replacing faulty electrical switches, repairing air conditioning motors and operating boilers.

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

1. Maintains appropriate dress and appearance, projecting a positive image of the Medical Center.

1. Follows all safety procedures/policies and maintains effective standards of cleanliness of the Medical Center and its equipment.

1. Knows thoroughly all hospital disaster codes and follows proper procedures immediately.

1. Executes job functions in a cost effective and timely manner.

1. Demonstrates engagement by assisting with completing division goals.

1. Coordinates assigned work to meet the needs of customers, patients and visitors and ensures customer satisfaction.

1. Develops efficient and effective work practices that utilize time and material efficiently.

1. Participates in department on-call rotation as necessary.

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. Performs screening mammography procedures on patients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.

1. Determines proper equipment settings for each procedure, uses the proper equipment and cares for the equipment correctly.

1. Understands processing, the equipment and all the requirements of a finished radiograph.

1. Follows Radiation Safety Guidelines.

1. Utilizes a working knowledge of the computer systems.

1. Maintains a working knowledge of scheduling.

1. Performs various quality control procedures and provide regulatory information.

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.