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. Clinical 1.1 Able to interpret physician referrals to perform basic clinical evaluations. 2. Education 2.1 Demonstrates participation in professional development and stays informed of current developments in the field by attending department in services, and seeking opportunities to expand own knowledge of the profession and related fields. 3. Clinical Supervision 3.1

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. 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. 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

1. Adheres to the Standards of Professional Behavior as well as carries out the mission, vision, and values of the organization. 2. Radiation Therapist Process. 2.1 The Radiation Therapist utilizes the process of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation while caring for our patients, maintaining confidentiality and dignity. 3. Clinical Expertise / Problem Solving

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Clinical Skills 1.1 Conceptualizes, develops, implements and evaluates therapeutic groups and interventions appropriate to the treatment setting. 2. Clinical Documentation 2.1 Completes documentation in accordance with established unit policies and procedures. 3. Age/Setting Competencies 3.1 Demonstrates competency to work with a variety of populations in a variety of

1. Provides comprehensive assessment of speech, hearing, and language functioning for an individual. Participates in development of total patient care plan. A copy of the initial evaluation is included in the patient's record and a copy forwarded to the physician within 10 days of admission to ST services by the primary agency. 2. Prepares, implements, and documents a the

1. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, engages in selected tasks and activities as directed to obtain and report information to assist the nurse in the assessment, planning and evaluation of patient needs, treatment and response to treatment. 1.1 Obtains and records vital signs as delegated by the RN 2. Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse, performs technical

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