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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

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Achieves & maintains 0-10 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I

• 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.

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

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Achieves & maintains 0-10 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I

• 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.

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

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. 

• Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
• Working knowledge and application of the basic rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, etc…, required for clear oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate with clear and concise written and verbal skills to Physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Good knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious 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 this job the employee is frequently required to stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands

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

Essential Functions and Job Duties 

• Develops and implements treatment plans based on goals and frames of reference as determined by Therapist.  Communicates and collaborates routinely with evaluating therapist.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, follows treatment program for patients of all ages.
• Maintains appointment schedules.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Communicates and collaborates with evaluating therapist and others providing service.
• Implements treatment plan of care based on patient specific goals.
• Advances treatment plan of care in collaboration with evaluating Occupational Therapist.
• Meets departmental standards for documentation and insurance guidelines in patient records.
• Daily notes.
• Communicates with doctors.
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• Outcome measures.
• Endeavors to attain patient goals; progresses patient to appropriate level of independence.
• Attends mandatory educational programs; seeks continuing educat6ion to enhance patient care and maintain up-to-date knowledge of field and areas of specific expertise.
• Compliant and accurate with all aspects of billing process.
• Maintains the fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Manger, or Team Leader.
• May assist in the supervision of COTA students.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• May provide in-services and community aid.

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

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development. 
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I.

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist.
2. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with AOTA standards and department policies.
3. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.
4. Participates in patient care documentation.
5. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.
6. Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives.
7. Performs all other related work assignments as required or requested.
8. 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

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development. 
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.

Universal Precautions Category I.

1. Carries out patient care program as established by the therapist.
2. Performs treatment procedures safely and in accordance with AOTA standards and department policies.
3. Communicates with the Physical Therapist and other team members to assure effective teamwork within the work setting.
4. Participates in patient care documentation.
5. Maintains the environment and departmental equipment in a neat, functional and safe order.
6. Demonstrates support for and participates as requested in accomplishing MHS, departmental and team goals and objectives.
7. Performs all other related work assignments as required or requested.
8. 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. 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

• Understands how soiling occurs and the difference between soluble and insoluble soils, and the cleaning process involved.
• Maintains a clean, stocked, and organized cleaning cart and Environmental Services closet per department policy.
• Knowledgeable about the specific use of Environmental Services chemicals and their dilution rates.
• Performs dust mopping and wet/microfiber mopping on hard surface floors.
• Vacuums carpeted areas using an upright vacuum cleaner.
• Handles and disposes of all waste streams, including regulated waste in the hospital.
• Cleans and handles intravenous pumps (IV or Sigma Smart Pumps).
• Cleans in-patient rooms daily.
• Implements A.I.D.E.T. (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, Thank You) and Greet and Feet techniques, understanding their impact on patient surveys.
• Performs discharge and transfer cleaning in both in-patient and out-patient settings.
• Follows isolation cleaning procedures, using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Responsible for cleaning offices, conference rooms, and furniture arrangement.
• Proficient in cleaning procedures for laboratory settings.
• Routinely cleans public and non-public restrooms and locker rooms.
• Conducts between-case and terminal cleaning in special procedure areas.
• Cleans the pharmacy clean (IV) room.
• Reports facility repair issues (e.g., wall patching, ceiling tiles, leaks) to leadership and submits work orders as needed.
• Maintains all equipment (cleaning carts, vacuums, pagers) following department guidelines.
• Performs general maintenance of hard and soft flooring.
• Adheres to safety procedures with chemicals and equipment use; reports discrepancies.
• Reports injuries to leadership and submits appropriate injury reports.
• Completes all duties proficiently and within designated time frames.
• Participates in required training, meetings, and completes annual learning modules on time.
• Familiar with departmental policies and procedures, monitoring communication boards.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Required Skills

• Assist in the assembly, serving, replenishing, transporting storing of hot and cold food, equipment and supplies (cafeteria or patient services) 

• Operate all equipment in assigned areas which may include, not all- meat slicer, food processor, combi oven, turbo oven, garbage disposal, and dish machine, using safety precautions 

• Record appropriate information on various documents (food temperature logs, production usage sheets, sanitizer test log, deposit tapes, cash drawer verification log) 

• Clean and sanitize utensils, dishes, counter and work surfaces following daily guidelines and established schedules.

• Perform occasional cooking assistance. 

• Perform routine clerical tasks such as answering telephone and summarizing meal counts and nourishments 

• Put stock deliveries in proper location utilizing FIFO 

• Complete cash handling, food service and cleaning procedures in cafeteri 

• Promote health and safety in the work environment

• Perform job related duties as scheduled or assigned.