1. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatment of patients. 1.1 Acts as a cofacilitator in select unit based therapeutic groups as identified by Nurse Manager. 2. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 2.1 Collaborates

1. Clinical Application of Respiratory Care Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age specific respiratory care. 1.1 Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic and advanced skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficie

1. Clinical Application of Respiratory Care Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age specific respiratory care. 1.1 Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic and advanced skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficie

1. Reviews All Physician?S Orders Prior To Administering Therapeutic Modalities, Monitors For Appropriateness And Contacts Nurses Or Physicians For Clarification As Needed. 2. Performs Patient Assessment Prior To And Upon Completion Of All Therapies According To Established Policies. 3. Administers Various Modalities Of Respiratory Care According To Established Department

1. Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care to insure the safety and dignity of the patient. 1.1 Collaborates with members of multidisciplinary team offering suggestions and recommendations on addressing patient/family needs. 2. Assists the nursing staff in maintaining a therapeutic milieu/environment to ensure the care and treatme

1. Manages and distributes equipment to ensure adequate supply at all times, uses PDAD correctly to maintain par levels of supplies 1.1 Checks all dirty utility rooms for and other areas for respiratory care equipment and returns equipment to appropriate area or CSS. 2. Assists therapists with transport of mechanically ventilated patients and responds to equipment request

1. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maint

1. Maintains respiratory equipment. This includes cleaning and disinfecting equipment in accordance with procedures, assembly and testing of equipment if appropriate, notifying and communicating with biomedical engineering regarding broken or malfunctioning equipment. 2. Responsible for oxygen tank orders, replacement, equipment set up, and delivery. 3. Ensures adequate r

1. Reviews All Physician?S Orders Prior To Administering Therapeutic Modalities, Monitors For Appropriateness And Contacts Nurses Or Physicians For Clarification As Needed. 2. Performs Patient Assessment Prior To And Upon Completion Of All Therapies According To Established Policies. 3. Administers Various Modalities Of Respiratory Care According To Established Department

1. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Comprehensive Patient Care 2.1 Utilizes assistant and support staff and volunteers appropriately and safely in the delivery of patient care. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1 Appropriately delegates responsibility to therapy assistants, clinical students and support staffs, and maint

1. Follows established standards of nursing practices and implements facility policies and procedures. Interprets existing policies and procedures to nursing assistants, residents, families and physicians. Assumes responsibility for compliance with Federal, State and local regulations within the assigned unit. 2. Obtains report form nurse he/she is relieving and implement

1. Clinical Process 1.1.The Radiation Therapist utilizes the process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation while caring for our patients, maintaining confidentiality and dignity. 1.2.The Radiation Therapist provides safe, effective evidence based care tailored to the individual needs of the patient and family. As a core member of the RT delivery team, the

1. Clinical Application of Respiratory Care Functions efficiently, resourcefully and skillfully in providing patients optimum age specific respiratory care. 1.1 Assesses patient's pulmonary status employing basic skills, which include reviewing the medical chart, patient interview, physical examination, and interpretation of blood gases. Demonstrates proficiency and consi

1. Consistently Applies Therapeutic Principles And Practices. 2. Formulates Realistic And Appropriate Short And Long Term Goals. 3. Adapts Conventional Treatment Techniques To Meet Patient?S Needs. 4. Involves Patient/ Family In Program/ Treatment Decisions And Plans. 5. Terminates Treatment Appropriately And With Discharge Plans. 6. Shows Sensitivity To Cultural Backgrou

1. Evaluation and assessment of potential rehabilitation candidates which includes a Six minute walk test and Respiratory assessment to determine the patient's functional capacity and ability to participate in the program. Performs ABGs with I stat, PFT maneuvers, Six minute walk tests and FENO tests. 2. Based on the evaluation and assessment effectively determines patien