Respiratory Care Diagnostic Lab Specialist/Per Diem/SRS
Company: Sharp HealthCare
Location: San Diego
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Facility:SRS San Diego Main CitySan Diego Department Job Status
Per Diem Shift Day FTE 0 Shift Start Time Shift End Time H.S.
Diploma or Equivalent What You Will DoAssists patients, staff and
physicians as needed to maintain a high level of efficiency of
operations and customer service while providing quality care to the
designated patient population. Identifies, develops and maintains
quality laboratory services in the pulmonary laboratory.Required
Qualifications + Respiratory Care Practitioners (RCP) - Respiratory
Care Board of CA -REQUIRED + AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare
Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association
-REQUIRED Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor's Degree + 2 Years
Recent clinical experience. + Leadership experience. + Registered
Pulmonary Function Technologist (RPFT) - National Board for
Respiratory Care (NBRC) -PREFERRED + Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) - National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
-PREFERRED Essential Functions + Clinical skillsDemonstrates
thorough and competent job knowledge and application:Correctly
interprets and overrides erroneous computer interpretation of Sleep
Apnea monitor tracings.Differentiates between abnormal tracings
versus artifact while visualizing recorded historical pulmonary
function.Recognizes potential life threatening abnormalities and
immediately reports and/or reviews data with a physician to assure
that appropriate intervention occurs without poses a complete
diagnostic summary of events for the recording period.Confers with
physicians to insure that all final reports are correct, PFT,
SAM's, reports.Prepares equipment for pulmonary function tests and
bronchoscopies.Manages complete Stardust System (sleep apnea
monitors) for all of Sharp tegrating, troubleshooting, maintaining
equipment and functionality.Demonstrates advanced knowledge in
Pulmonary physiology.Utilizes clinical database to produce patient
reports.Clinical Expertise: Demonstrates technical expertise and
competency, acts as a clinical resource for the designated area of
responsibility. Partners with physicians to continuously learn and
expand clinical knowledge base.Patient Education: In partnership
with physician, assists with developing patient education material
and provides individual teaching. Identifies educational needs and
works with physicians and manager to develop teaching programs to
meet those fection Control: Uses Universal Precautions and
demonstrates knowledge of infection control policies and
procedures.Other: Participates in clinical projects as directed by
the physician or department supervisor.Front Desk: Provides
assistance to staff in resolving issues related to front desk
responsibilities including scheduling. Serves as a positive role
model to staff and ensures appropriate service delivery.Serves as a
resource person for the SRS-DT Pulmonary Laboratory. Processes and
submits charge tickets in a timely fashion. Training of new SRS
staff in pulmonary function testing. Assists in the management of
patients on oxygen therapy. + Customer serviceActs as a role model
to identify and resolves issues regarding the delivery of care
within the Sharp Rees-Stealy organization. Responds in a manner
that is perceived by the patient to be pleasant, caring and
responsive. Most issues are to be solved at this level.Smiles,
makes eye contact, uses warm and professional tone of voice when
calling patients and escorting them to the exam room.Addresses all
patients by first and last name, unless otherwise requested by the
patients. Checks for correct name troduces self, using first name
and role/title. Wears name badge where it can be easily seen at all
times.Provides physical assistance to patients as indicated (e.g.,
getting onto exam table in exam rooms).Ensures patient is
comfortable while waiting in exam room.Returns regularly and
explains delays to patients waiting in exam rooms.Keeps PSR
informed of back office events and status.Utilizes SAM log to track
studies and keeps nursing advised of any studies that are
clinically acceptable and need to be repeated.Refrains from
discussion of personal issues or patient-related conditions where
patients can overhear. Consistently monitors voice volume in
patient care areas. Adheres to Sharp HealthCare policies and
procedures regarding confidentiality.Maintains patient privacy,
i.e., occupied exam room doors are kept shut, patient information
is not discussed where it can be overheard or shared
inappropriately.Assists patient who appears to be lost or
confused.Follows all policies and procedures for telephone
etiquette and protocol.Teamwork: Consistently acts as a team
player. Demonstrates willingness to help co-workers, recognizes
other efforts.Uses positive communication skills, identifies
issues, makes suggestions related to access, patient care and
patient satisfaction to immediate supervisor and offers solutions
for resolution in cooperation with other team members (Providers,
PSRs, etc.)Accepts interpersonal cultural and ethnic differences
and respects others' values and opinions.Gives and receives
feedback about care and service delivery.Displays a willingness to
float and assist in other department and at other sites.Staff
Training and Development: Assists in scheduling and organizing
clinical and technical in-services.Provides ongoing clinical and
service support and serves as preceptor/mentor for new nurse,
technicians, and other staff. + Daily operationsDemonstrates
departmental efficiency and effectiveness as measured by:Daily
Organization: Monitors patient flow, physician schedules and
completes daily tasks to ensure quality and meet service standards.
Reviews charge tickets for accuracy and completeness. Follow policy
and procedure for entering of OCM and other clinical information
systems. Completes work within assigned hours.Leadership:
Consistently pro-active in team development and in problem-solving
to meet department goals. Actively and positively strives to
implement departmental goals and supports changes. Acts as a
resource and role model for staff. Facilitates interdepartmental
cooperation and teamwork. Consistently strives to develop
leadership skills by proactively problem solving to meet unit
goals, actively and positively contributing to unit, actively
strives to implement unit goals and support positive
change.Employee Certification: Maintains certifications.Policy and
Procedure: Follows all SRS policies and procedures. Adheres to
Appearance Standards Categories II and III. Maintains attendance,
tardiness, and breaks within standards. Maintains use of internet
for personal use only during rest or meal breaks.Other:
Attends/participates in departmental/unit activities such as
meetings and training. Performs all other duties as required by the
department supervisor.Manager evaluation: 90% positive evaluation
based on a minimum of 4 observations per year meets standard.
Manager, physician input. No more than 2 documented exceptions per
year. + Quality assuranceDemonstrates clear knowledge and
accountability of quality regulations and standards for department.
+ SafetyMaintains a safe work environment, as measured by:Follows
established guidelines for infectious control policy and procedure.
Annual skin test and BCLS are current.Maintains
environmental/equipment safety and reports any potential hazardous
situation to supervisor/manager.Attends all mandatory safety
training inservices.Manager/Supervisor Observation: 90-95% positive
evaluation based on a minimum of 4 observations per year meets
standard. No more than 2 documented exceptions per year. TB skin
test must be kept current to meet standard. Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities + Clinical expert in theory and/or research based
respiratory care practice with knowledge of all pulmonary function
procedures, including sleep apnea studies, lung volumes,
bronchoscopies and evaluation of equipment Knowledge of all
pulmonary function procedures, including sleep apnea studies, lung
volumes, bronchoscopies and evaluation of equipment for specialty
area. Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as
a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability or any other protected class
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