JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for pulmonary care and EKG duties as ordered by physician and keeping pertinent clinical records. Can exercise judgement and initiative to perform high quality patient care and testing utilizing proper professional techniques and safety practices.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS
RESPONSIBLE TO: Manager of Cardiopulmonary services
INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Works closely with other Respiratory Services personnel, patients, patient's families, physicians, other department personnel, and volunteers.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs following procedures in a manner appropriate to the patient's age and physical condition:
A. Sets up, administers, and maintains various oxygen and humidity equipment and keep related records in a timely manner.
B. Provides resuscitation procedures when necessary.
C. Administers various pulmonary treatments at proper times in prescribed manner.
D. Performs EKGs at proper times in prescribed manner.
E. ABG's
Cleans and maintains areas and equipment as required.
Responds to pages and/or orders promptly and courteously in the prescribed manner.
Demonstrates job related aspects of patient safety to assure a safe environment, safe and effective use of equipment and technology, and decreased risk of potential adverse patient occurrences.
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served on his/her assigned unit. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's and division's policies and procedures.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains inventory and stocks supplies in department and elsewhere in house as needed.
Makes out, files, maintains, and distributes reports and other paperwork for therapy and testing as required.
Answers telephones in prompt and courteous manner.
Maintains technical competence by attending seminars, inservice education sessions, and reading.
Performs other duties as necessary including shift specific tasks.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Must be enrolled in an NBRC recognized program.
EXPERIENCE: Must have a current BLS card for medical personnel or obtain one within two months of employment from the American Heart Association. Experience in CPR is desirable.
JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must have a thorough knowledge of Respiratory Care and be able to complete required duties after orientation. Must develop knowledge of EKG procedures and be able to perform required duties after orientation.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform CPR; travel between Respiratory Services area, ED, CCU, patient rooms, and other areas; transport and operate all equipment used by Respiratory Services including EKG.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES: Ability to assess patient condition during treatments and other therapy; teach patients skill necessary to perform treatments and other therapy; understand pulmonary pathophysiology as related to patient care; and work with minimal supervision.
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL/MOTOR SKILLS: Ability to operate Respiratory Services equipment; utilize a computer; and maintain required records, including making written notations on the chart. Hand-eye coordination required to perform oximetry and other tests or therapies.
ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Ability to visually assess patient condition and response to treatment; make decisions quickly under stress; receive and interpret information and respond to verbal requests; and palpate to take patient's pulse.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, visitors, other respiratory services personnel, physicians, patients' families, and other disciplines.
