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Required Skills

1. Minimum cleaning and maintenance of R.T. equipment.

1. Prepares and tests R.T. equipment for proper and safe operation and periodically checks R.T. equipment in use and on units for proper operation and routine service. Reports malfunctioning equipment to manager.

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

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

1. Documents patient oxygen use for charging purposes by visual inspection of every patient care unit bed.
2. 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.
2. Receives and documents orders from physicians relating to Respiratory Care Order Set. Also reads and evaluates physician orders and charts that pertain to respiratory care and is aware of contraindication to medications, treatments, and related hazards with their use.

1. Measures and administers prescribed medications to patients (oxygen & aerosolized medications, etc.). Also administers the following therapy:  EZPAP, humidity and aerosols, chest physical therapy, incentive spirometry, pulse oximetry, BiPAP and CPAP administration and bedside pulmonary function/mechanics.

1. Assesses patients’ conditions and response to respiratory therapy by checking patients pulse, blood pressure, respiratory frequency, tidal volume, inspiratory pressure, cough, sputum, breath sounds, and other pertinent data that relates to the patient. Must also be alert to adverse reactions of patient during treatment, plus be aware of proper response to emergencies.

1. Recognizes signs of cardiopulmonary arrest and/or failure and assists in performing CPR procedures. Also must be able to recognize life-threatening arrhythmias or EKG strips.

1. Modifies therapy to deal with adverse or ineffective patient response and reports changes to shift supervisor.

1. Records procedures and patient response in appropriate electronic documentation, departmental paperwork, medication administration records, interdisciplinary plan of care and education record and requisitions. Completes both written and oral reports on patients and relays information to oncoming therapists.

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

1. Performs CPR procedures as part of the Stat Code Team.

1. Keeps confidential all patient information received and follows MMC Guest Relations guidelines.

1. Follows MMC and Pulmonary Medicine infection control policies

1. Performs all duties under supervision of Certified Respiratory Therapist, Registered Respiratory Therapist, or shift supervisor.

1. Performs other related duties as assigned 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. Provides rehabilitative care to patients of all ages.

1. Evaluates treatment needs of assigned physician referred patients of all ages

1. Implements the patient treatment according to the program plan, assesses the patient’s response and revised the program as needed.

1. Effectively communicates with the patient, family members, hospital staff and the public.

1. Attends patient care conferences and outpatient clinics or sees that the needed information is provided to appropriate personnel for reporting.

1. Keeps timely and accurate medical, administrative and education records.

1. Coordinates effective patient care with the assistance of the Physical Therapy Assistant and Physical Therapy Aide.

1. Participates in training programs for students, hospital staff and the community.

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

1. Demonstrates effective use of departmental equipment for patient care

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

1. Promotes health and safety in the work environment.

1. Actively participates in competency assessment process.

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. Gather and Analyze Patient Information

• Collect, analyze and integrate patient information in order to identify and meet the patient-specific needs (Physical/mental limitations, current emotional/physiological status regarding the testing procedure, pertinent medical/social history) and to determine final testing parameters/procedures in conjunction with the ordering physician or clinical director and laboratory protocols.
• Complete and verify documentation.
• Explain pre-testing, testing and post-testing procedures to the patient.

1. Testing Preparation Procedures

• Prepare and calibrate equipment required for testing to determine proper functioning and make adjustments if necessary.
• Apply electrodes and sensors according to accepted published standards.
• Perform appropriate physiologic calibration to ensure proper signals and make adjustments if necessary.
• Perform positive airway pressure (PAP) mask fitting.

1. Polysomnographic Procedures

• Follow procedural protocols such as PAP, oxygen titration etc. to ensure collection of appropriate data.
• Follow “lights out” procedures to establish and document baseline values (such as body position, Oxyhemoglobin saturation, respiratory and heart rates, etc.).
• Perform Polysomnographic data acquisition while monitoring study-tracing quality to ensure signals are artifact-free and make adjustments, if necessary.
• Document routine observations including sleep stages and clinical events, changes in procedure, and significant events in order to facilitate scoring and interpretation of polysomnographic results.
• Implement appropriate interventions (including actions necessary for patient safety and therapeutic intervention such as continuous and bi-level positive airway pressure, oxygen administration, etc.).
• Follow “lights on” procedures to verify integrity of collected data and complete data collection process (repeats the physiological and instrument calibrations and instruct the patient on completing questionnaires, etc.).
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and provide age specific care in the treatment, assessment and education of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
• Oversees and performs difficult and unusual procedures and therapeutic interventions.

1. Polysomnographic Record Scoring

• Score sleep/wake stages by applying professional accepted guidelines.
• Score clinical events (such as respiratory events, cardiac events, limb movements, arousals etc.) according to center specific protocols.
• Generate accurate reports by tabulating sleep/wake and clinical event date.

1. Service Management and Professional Issues

• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and standards regarding safety and infection control issues.
• Perform routine and complex equipment care and maintenance.
• Evaluate sleep study related equipment and inventory.
• Demonstrate effective written and spoken communications skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate social skills
• Respond to study participant’s procedural-related inquiries by providing appropriate information.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze complex situations and apply policy.
• Comply with the ABSM Standards of Conduct.

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. Perform basic and advanced therapeutic procedures for infant, child, adolescent adult and older adult patients according to guidelines established in the department policy and procedure manual.

1. Communicate necessary changes in the patient therapy to nursing staff and department head or designee in a timely manner.

1. Provide effective education to patients, patient’s family members and co-workers as appropriate.

1. Accurately and safely perform fundamental diagnostic procedures according to the department policies and procedures.

1. Perform emergency and acute pulmonary and cardiology procedures according to department policies and procedures.

1. Maintain clinical and professional competency.

1. Demonstrate competency for age specific categories for both respiratory and cardiology procedures according to their training qualifications.

1. Assemble, check and correct malfunction of department equipment.

1. Assist with clerical work in the cardiopulmonary department.

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.

12/2018

Required Skills

Essential Functions and Job Duties

• Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.

• Daily notes
• Communicates with doctors
• Re-certifications
• Evaluations
• Billing
• Outcome measures

• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.

• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.

• Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Accepts additional duties and remains flexible in work schedule.

• Serves on task force as requested.
• Assist with CQI studies.
• Conducts communication education.
• Assists Clinical Specialist in staff education.
• Supervises students as requested.

• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.

Required Skills

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

1. Carry out a program of treatment and education as determined by the evaluating Physical Therapist for assigned patients

1. Instruct patients on the segments of program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, prosthetic appliances and devices

1. Completes timely and accurate clinical documentation to include therapeutic approach as well as administrative/billing documentation

1. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity

1. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families/care givers

1. The clinician will need to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to ages specific to the patient population for the clinician. This could include the following groups:  infants (0-12months), children (1 year – 12 years), adolescents (13 years -18 years), adult (18 years-65 years), older adults (65 years +). 

1. Assists in maintaining department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control programs

1. Assist in care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies

1. Attend and participates in meetings as required

1. Enhance professional development through participation in continuing education programs and in-service meetings

1. Meets productivity and utilization expectations as established by the facility.

1. May supervise rehabilitation aides, volunteers, and students in regards to patient care techniques and needs

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

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. Perform waived, moderate, and highly complex analytic processes (for which competency has been validated) in each section of the laboratory including limited Microbiology. This includes the pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic phases of such testing according to laboratory and national standards.
2. After proper instruction, must be able to operate any laboratory instrumentation and perform any required procedure.
3. Calibrate laboratory instruments to ensure accuracy of test results.
4. Perform periodic maintenance on laboratory equipment. May be a key analyzer operator with proper training and documentation of skills. Follows the laboratory safety policies and participates in safety education programs.
5. Perform quality control procedures as specified in SOPs and maintain quality control records necessary for accrediting agencies and quality assurance indicators.
6. Prepare, label and perform QC on lab reagents and does not report patient results unless QC data are within accepted parameters. Recognized out-of-control values, takes corrective action, and notifies other of changes.
7. Evaluate and resolve problems related to specimen collection, preparation and analysis.
8. Utilize academic, technical, and clinical skills and knowledge to evaluate, troubleshoot, research, and resolve day-to-day problems that arise.
9. Participate in or perform special projects as assigned by the laboratory manager.
10. Enters and reports results in an accurate, timely, and confidential manner.
11. Maintain accurate laboratory records and follows laboratory policy for data retrieval, record keeping, specimen identification, requisition, reporting, charting and billing procedures.
12. Perform internal and external proficiency testing.
13. Maintain inventory levels and monitor supplies.
14. Occasional clerical duties and phlebotomy duties may also be assigned as warranted.
15. Assist in training and evaluation of medical laboratory technician students.
16. 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.