Intern - Respiratory Care

JOB PURPOSE & MISSION

Works collaboratively with and under the direct supervision of a Respiratory Therapist to participate in the delivery of patient care. Job is performed appropriately for the age population served, as defined in the department's scope of service. Essential Job Functions include, but are not limited to: 1. Maintains cleanliness and serviceability of respiratory equipment. Cleans and checks equipment, making sure it is sterile and ready for patient use 100% of the time.

Reports repair needs upon discovery.

Removes damaged/unsafe equipment from usage.

Checks quantity gauges and exchanges oxygen tanks, regulators, racks, etc. as needed.

Returns all equipment to proper location at end of shift. 2. Transports equipment to and from assigned locations as needed. Receives request for equipment, determines availability and/or status of requested equipment and communicates same.

Transfers respiratory equipment to patient care area and/or to respiratory department, following proper Infection Control and body mechanic procedures.

Communicates with Respiratory and other patient care staff on receiving unit of equipment's arrival and/or condition.

Reports in immediately upon completion of assignment; accurately logs location of equipment per departmental practice. 3. Practices appropriate safety, environmental and infection control procedures. Actively participates in maintaining the cleanliness of the patient care environment.

Ensures patient safety by adhering to BRGMC Safety Policy guidelines.

Follows BRGMC policies and procedures related to operation and maintenance of equipment.

Reports any unsafe conditions/equipment to bio-med immediately upon discovery.

Assists with preparation of instruments and equipment in need of decontamination.

Assists others during performance of proper aseptic technique.

Ensures isolation precautions and infection control measures are maintained during patient care as appropriate. 4. Performs EKGs. Verifies MD Order and gathers necessary equipment.

Performs hand hygiene and identifies patient using 2 hospital approved identifiers.

Explains procedure to patient and/or family.

Performs 12-lead EKG.Prints EKG and verifies accurate copy for chart.

Transmits the EKG and delivers results provider or chart depending on result.

Charges for the EKG in Order Management.

Retrieves Old EKG in Lahearts as requested. 5. Performs all other duties as assigned. Provides lifting services to patient care staff as requested.

Attends all required meetings and in-services.

Delivers mail, packages, medical records, etc. as requested.

Performs other and/or more complex duties as assigned by supervisor, within scope of individual ability and knowledge.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience Required:

None Education Required:

College student on a clinical pathway needing experience working in a hospital (Clinical pathways include but are not limited to: respiratory, pre-med, nursing, echo tech in training, monitor tech in training, patient care associate in training, etc.)

Certifications & Licensure Required:

None Special Skills or Knowledge Required:

Ability to lift, carry and transport equipment of various weights.

Ability to understand and carry out instructions.

Dependable and motivated to complete duties without constant supervision.

Ability to interact appropriately with a diverse population of customers.

HIPAA & SAFETY REQUIREMENTS HIPAA

- Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Medical records without limitation both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality data, patient financial information, patient billing 3rd party, patient related complaints, information related to patient location, religious beliefs and/or public health records. SAFETY - Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to: Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, administers/collects medications/blood order, transports/monitors or observes patients with infusion pumps, and monitors clinical alarms.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA & STANDARDS

Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job. Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.

Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.

Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.

Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.

Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.

Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers. Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines. Practices diligence in fulfilling the regulatory and legal requirements of the position and department.

Maintains accurate and reliable patient/organizational records.

Maintains professional relationships with appropriate officials; communicates honestly and completely; behaves in a fair and nondiscriminatory manner in all professional contacts. Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives. Uses accepted procedures and practices to complete assignments. Uses creative and proactive solutions to achieve objectives even when workload and demands are high.

Adheres to high moral principles of honesty, loyalty, sincerity, and fairness.

Upholds the ethical standards of the organization. Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his/her job performance. Optimizes talents, skills, and abilities in achieving excellence in meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

Initiates or redesigns to continuously improve work processes.

Contributes ideas and suggestions to improve approaches to work processes.

Willingly participates in organization and/or department quality initiatives. Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices. Effectively manages time and resources.

Makes conscious effort to effectively utilize the resources of the organization — material, human, and financial.

Consistently looks for and uses resource saving processes. Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices. Employee effectively communicates, demonstrates, coordinates and emphasizes patient and employee safety.

Employee proactively reports errors, potential errors, injuries or potential injuries.

Employee demonstrates departmental specific patient and employee safety standards at all times.

Employee demonstrates the use of proper safety techniques, equipment and devices and follows safety policies, procedures and plans.