(continued) coordination, and delegation.
6. Remains current in knowledge of new technologies introduced into the Respiratory or Pulmonary Rehab departments
7. Demonstrates an awareness of self-responsibility and accountability for improving own level of practice.
Planning & 1. Utilizes available resources to problem solve effectively. Coordinating 2. Functions as a clinical resource to staff and physicians for Key Components: delegates, respiratory related techniques and accompanying technology. decision making, problem 3. Functions to establish priorities of unit operations based on
solving, management of
resources essential patient needs and availability of resources such as
personnel, equipment and supplies.
4. Coordinates needs for specialized supplies and/or equipment with Materials management.
5. Evaluates supplies, instruments, equipment and new technology
Professionalism 1. Collaborates with Director of Respiratory Care Services and Key Components: Coordinator on clinical aspects of patient care, education dependability, interpersonal presentations and performance improvement projects.
skills, teamwork, patient first 2. Collaborates with the Director in the assessment of systems in
ethic, customer service,
communication skills, the work setting to identify opportunities for improvement and
punctuality/attendance, change.
receptiveness to criticism, 3. Ensures direct and indirect service provides for safety, comfort,
judgment, confidentiality hygiene, protection, disease prevention, and restorative
measures for the patient populations served.
4. Communicates and coordinates activities required to resolve issues related to supplies/equipment
5. Assures staff has appropriate skill and knowledge to perform procedures, utilizes supplies, and equipment correctly.
6. Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching provided to staff
7. Acts as the patient advocate by ensuring that safe practices are adhered to in the course of caring for the patient.
8. Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to patients' rights and the patient first ethic.
9. Assures strict confidentiality guidelines are adhered to by all staff members, both intra and inter departmentally.
10. Demonstrates professional responsibility by developing, maintaining and following Hospital, Divisional, and unit-based
