Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.
* Assist with orientation and training of Level I and Level II therapists and students
* Performs intra-hospital transports with mechanical ventilators and/or airway protection and assure safe operation of devices in the MRI scanner
* Competent in delivery of Nitric Oxide, Nitrogen, Heliox, and other specialty gases
* Competent in the initiation and maintenance of pulmonary vasodilators
* Complete orientations in all intensive care units and acute care areas
* Evaluate appropriateness of medical orders.
* Participate in clinical rounds with physicians, nurses and other health care providers
* Respond to consults in the emergency department
* Provides education for patients/families and other members of the health care team
* Interprets data and responds to optimize clinical objectives for patients
* Responds to emergencies in all services areas and serves as a member of the code/rapid response team