Fulton County Medical Center Job Description

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1 Fulton County Medical Center Job Description POSITION TITLE: Staff Respiratory Therapy Technician REPORTS TO: Director of Cardiopulmonary Services REVISION DATE: July 28, 2010 I. POSITION SUMMARY: To provide service and strategies for a successful pulmonary rehabilitation. II. III. IV. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/ REGISTRATION: A. High school diploma. B. Current State Respiratory Therapist Licensure. C. Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Respiratory Therapy. D. BLS required, ACLS certification and Neonatal Resuscitation preferred. E. Three or more years of previous experience in all aspects of cardiopulmonary services. CUSTOMER FOCUSED EXPECTATIONS (MISSION, VISION, VALUES) While performing the essential functions of this position, the Respiratory Therapist will understand and strive to keep the mission, vision, and values of the Fulton County Medical Center, and be committed to the Improvement and best interests of the facility and the services provided by the Cardiopulmonary Department. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Subject to modification or accommodation as required). A. Work is medium, involving walking or standing most of the day. B. Near visual acuity to read prescriptions and equipment gauges and to observe patient s conditions. V. TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS (Subject to modification or accommodation as required). Passes good general mental health, ability to work under pressure or stress; ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form; must establish priorities among the essential functions of the job and coordinate these functions with others; able to speak, read and write the English language. VI. VII. WORKING CONDITIONS A. Safe and effective administration of medically prescribed Respiratory Therapy. B. Set up all Respiratory Therapy equipment. C. Insure proper usage of equipment by making rounds four times a day, every day. D. Give all aerosol, treatments, medical gas, chest physio-therapy treatments, pulmonary function tests, blood gas analysis, ECG, Holter monitors, Echocardiogram, Stress testing. E. Cleans and maintains and sterilizes all equipment for Respiratory Therapy. F. Charges patients for services rendered. G. Keeps pertinent clinical records through careful observation of patients on service. H. Shares responsibility with other employees for maintaining high safety standards. I. Stores oxygen and gases safely, notifies employees, patients and visitors of precautions. J. Participates in lectures given by supervisor. EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: ABG Machine ECG Machine Holter Monitor Equipment Oxygen Concentrators Desk Computer Ventilators Bipap Machine Croupettes Stress Treadmill Machine EEG Machine Echo Machine Air Compressors Fax Machine PFT Equipment Telephone System Copy Machine

2 Mid Probation 45 days after hire End Probation 90 days after hire Annual Employee Name: Department: Current Title: Supervisor Name/Title: Methods of Measurement Include the Following: AGES SERVED Direct Observation Documentation Neonates (< 30 days) Adults (> = 18 years and < 65 years) Feedback from staff or patients PI Reports Infants (> 30 days and < 1 year) Geriatrics (> = 65 years) Period Covered by this Evaluation: Pediatrics (> = 1 year and < 13 years) Not Applicable Adolescents (> = 13 years and < 18 years) FACILITY WIDE COMPETENCY Rating D M E Comments INSTITUTIONAL AND/OR PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS Comply with regulatory agencies, and institutional and operating systems. Adhere to all Hospital Policies and Procedures as they apply to the area. Knowledge and adherence to Infection Control and Environment of Care Guidelines and Procedures as they are described in the annual education module. Protect patient/customer confidentiality. Comply with HIPAA regulations as they apply to the job. Employee knows hospital Patient safety Goals Employee knows color Codes for emergency situations PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT Adhere to current organizational Performance Improvement priorities Participate in quality studies through data collection Make recommendations and take actions to improve structure, system or outcomes Understands that PI is the responsibility of all staff members

3 CUSTOMER SERVICE Demonstrate the values of the organization: respect, honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, innovation and stewardship of our resources. Demonstrate commitment to serving the customer. Demonstrate excellence in communication with the customer. Create a welcoming environment for the patients, family and other interdisciplinary team members Participates with Patient Surveys. Giving and explaining survey to every customer ESSENTIAL FUNTIONS Maintains knowledge of the various methods of oxygen delivery, including the necessary equipment. Remains alert, assesses possible side effects to oxygen delivery. Administers respiratory therapy treatments, understands the purpose of each and the possible side effects associated with each. Sets-up and monitors mechanical ventilators and the associated critical care duties required for such treatment, such as airway management and tracheal suctioning. Performs arterial punctures to obtain arterial blood samples for blood gas analysis, and understands the possible complications and contraindications associated with the procedures. Follows departmental equipment sterilization procedures. D M E Comments Cleans, dries and assembles equipment used on his./her shift Documents all pertinent data on the patient s medical record following completion of any service. Documents all missed/not given txs in patient medical record Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms, flow charts, log books and their proper usage. Documents all NO SHOWS and faxes copy to Dr s Office Performs all additional duties as assigned by the department director. Performs duties unassigned by the Director when department is slow and census is low Performs EKGs, types report interpretations, sends reports to physicians who requested them and files reports in department, according to department procedures. Downloads Holter Monitors when it is returned to the department Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the difference in techniques and treatment modalities as performed on patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients.

4 Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of oxygen concentrations and medication doses as they relate to patients of varying ages, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects and tests respiratory therapy equipment to ensure that it is functioning safely and efficiently. Knows proper procedure for faulty equipment and follows through with procedure, not leaving it for next shift Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs of a patient and evaluates effectiveness of learning. Patient s family is included in teaching as appropriate. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients needs are met and that hospital policy is followed. Uses teaching materials (pamphlets, placebo inhalers, etc.) to educate patients Ability to assess patient, his/her needs, and ability to tolerate treatment and reassessment for response to treatment. Attends education inservice programs to maintain professional competency. Obtains appropriate hospitalspecific education and training. Attends employee meetings, DECON, PI, etc. Participates in performance improvement activities and CQI teams when discussion pertains to departmental concerns, workflow and mission. Takes responsibility to have all competencies completed in a timely manner Takes responsibility to schedule ACLS, PALS, BLS, NR when renewal time is near Non Essential Functions: D M E Comments 1. Participates in professional development activities: a. In-service classes or on-line courses. b. Shares knowledge with others. c. Reads in-house communications 2. Work Habits: a. Complies with attendance policies. Call offs this yr b. Dresses according to the departmental dress code c. Wears name badge with picture/name visible at all times. d. Organizes times, sets priorities e. Spends free time in a constructive manner doing duties assigned and unassigned by manager f. Does not leave work/therapies for other staff or next shift g. Pleasant attitude towards supervisor, co-workers and other staff. h. Clock in and out on time I. Notifies supervisor when clocking in and out mistakes are made.

5 j. Stays in department when possible to serve customers and answer phones k. Keeps work area clean at all times, Uses lockers for personal items l. Gives constructive ideas to improve department m. Employee uses 2 patient identifiers 3. Initiative and judgment: a. Makes necessary work related judgments based upon factual information b. Completes assignments with minimal directions and in a timely manner c. Adapts to a changing work load d. Reports medication errors (Including O2) completes proper paperwork Comments: D= Does Not Meet Expectations M= Meets Expectations E= Exceeds Expectations Future Plans and Actions: Employee Comments:

6 To update our files, please answer the following questions: Have you received a higher education degree in past 12 months: Yes No Please forward to Human Resources Have you received a certification in the past 12 months: Yes No Please forward to Human Resources I have reviewed this Performance Evaluation Employee Signature Date Evaluator Signature Date Department Head or Designee Signature Date