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Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action,
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Respond to emergency situations immediately, perform appropriate patient assessment and intervention and replace emergency supplies in a timely manner,
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Demonstrate understanding of Code Blue and Rapid Response procedures,
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Assure code blue intubation and blade boxes are checked daily and after use,
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Assures mandatory hospital and department competencies are done annually in a timely manner,
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Demonstrates ability to access department and Medical Center information,
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Perform respiratory care procedures according to physician orders, department policy/procedure, and patient care plan,
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Perform ABG’s and process according to department procedure, understand results and take appropriate action,
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Report critical values per hospital policy,
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Demonstrates understanding of home equipment set-ups procedure,
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Facilitators will be the “point person” on the shift, determine appropriate staffing and make sure everyone has what they need to ensure assigned work is completed,
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Facilitators report questions or problems to the department director,
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Follows the “Standard of Behavior” guidelines per hospital policy,
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Follows the AIDET model (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) at all times,
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Demonstrates ability to operate bedside spirometry equipment,
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Demonstrate ability to initiate, maintain, and discontinue BIPAP,
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Demonstrate ability to prepare for and assist with bronchoscopy,
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Demonstrate proficiency with multiple devices i.e. EzPAP, Flutter Valve, PEP, Theravest/Smart Vest, Acapella and Incentive Spirometry,
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Demonstrate ability to initiate and operate the Draeger Ventilator,
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Demonstrate proficiency in the set-up and operation of the iVent,
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Demonstrate ability to identify appropriate, initiate and document in hospital IPOCS,
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Demonstrates understanding of the population we serve i.e. neonate/infant, geriatric, COPD, Pneumonia, Non-English Speaking,
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Demonstrate ability and proficiency to order. perform, confirm and post ECG’s in patient’s chart,
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Demonstrate ability to set-up, implement therapy, wean appropriately and document completely on high flow oxygen systems
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NICU RT’s must be able to demonstrate and verbally answer trouble shooting questions on the Oxygen Analyzers, Oxygen Cannula with bubbler, Heated Cannula, Oxygen Hoods, SIPAP/CPAP, Babylog Ventilator, Surfactant delivery, suctioning, nursery rounding and equipment stocking
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When working at Prairie Star location, will assist with vital signs when needed
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In Pulmonary Function Lab demonstrates knowledge of pulmonary function testing procedures/protocols and related equipment