ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services in southern Michigan and Ohio. A national leader in treatment of heart attack, congestive heart failure, pneumonia and surgical care, ProMedica Monroe Regional Hospital is also a pacesetter in Michigan for obstetrics, emergency care, intensive care, controlling infections and organ donation. ​

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This individual reports to the Respiratory Care Department leadership team, including Director, Manager. This individual does not have direct reports.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Clinical Resource Therapist will be competent to care for patients of all ages to include neonatal, infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Standards of performance and skills required for the Registered Respiratory Therapist level must be maintained at the mastery level, as these skills are necessary to the integration of clinical, technical, and didactic aspects of Respiratory Care. The Clinical Resource Therapist performs these assigned duties and responsibilities according to regulatory standards, clinical practice guidelines, policies and procedures approved by the Medical Directors and Administration. This individual will frequently make independent decisions in accordance with clinical practice guidelines, policies, and procedures. The individual must be committed to providing patients and families with a positive experience through compassionate care and excellent service, safely and efficiently. This individual will display professionalism at all times and maintain patient confidentiality.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

Evaluates and directs the activities of assigned staff on all shifts in assigned clinical and operation areas. Manages daily activities to ensure adherence to policies and procedures and standards of care. Assesses and assigns workload to adequately staff to changing needs and acuity, flexing staff to meet demands. Provide leadership to direct reports in the form of on-going and constructive feedback. Monitors and addresses performance issues in a manner that supports continuous performance improvement, including annual performance reviews for staff member Serves as a clinical resource to department and hospital staff. Serves on organizational and department committees and councils, as assigned. Assists Leadership in planning, conducting, evaluating, coordinating, and disseminating performance improvement activities, data, results, and recommendations. Will participates in performance improvement initiatives and collaborates with other disciplines to enhance patient and employee safety. Assists Leadership in ensuring respiratory services remain in compliance with the standards of all pertinent regulatory agencies. In addition, reviews and revises policy and procedures based upon outcomes of best practice, as requested. Performs assigned compliance audits for Respiratory Care, as needed Collaborates and maintains good working relationships with all members of the health care team. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested by leadership within the scope of training and practice