Bronson Healthcare

General

• Provides clinical support to Cardiovascular Services and/or Cardiac / Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• Performs all physician ordered non-invasive cardiology tests, such as 12 lead and signal averaged EKGs
• Supervises pharmaceutical stress tests and administers Lexiscan and Definity per department policy
• Supervises Cardiac Rehabilitation Phase II and Phase III monitoring of patients
• Prescribes phase II patients with exercise prescription per department policy
• Documents patient performance and individual treatment plans
• Monitors equipment during testing and makes adjustments as necessary

Exercise Specialist

Medical Assistant

• Working under provider’s direction provides general nursing functions for the practice
• Records vital signs, immunizations, provides initial patient assessment, obtains concise patient history, and provides various clinical information and support to providers
• Processes and posts information to patient’s chart, educates patients and families regarding medications, treatments and care, and referrals
• Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served
• Prepares patient for examination including patient assessment, histories, vital signs, medication reconciliation, and routine testing of hearing, vision or other
• Documents pertinent information in chart
• Maintains documentation standards and reviews chart prior to appointment to assure requests and documents are in place
• Administer treatments as requested by the physician
• Obtain specimens for urine testing, phlebotomy, etc
• Performs laboratory tests as directed by the physician
• Accurately documents required information in patient charts
• Set up and assist physician with procedures (laceration repair, pap/pelvic, etc)
• Schedule outside tests or procedures for patients in other departments of facilities such as x-ray, MRI, etc
• Prepares patients for tests/procedures by providing appropriate instructions
• Coordinate admissions, referrals, call in prescriptions, etc
• Stock exam rooms with supplies as needed
• Conduct day to day inventory of supplies and report items to be ordered
• Assist in the scheduling of appointments in EMR system as required
• Able to screen calls and determine urgency, necessity of appointments or whether phone advice is sufficient
• Assists in completion of misc. patient forms (Worker Compensation, Disability, etc)
• Attend staff, educational or other meetings as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned by nurses, practice manager, or physician

Patient Care

• Provides technical patient care to a defined patient population
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)
• Transporting patients and providing basic customer services
• Answers call lights, phones, or intercom system to determine patients' needs
• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help
• Obtains vital patient information as directed
• Documents findings in EMR in a timely, accurate and concise manner

Patient Care Assistant

Therapist

• Routinely functions in patient care areas of the hospital.
• Follows the provider prescription and/or established policies and procedures, initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
• Serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses, and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.

Respiratory Therapist – Part Time, 12-Hour Night Shift

• Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, functions in patient care areas of the hospital
• Follows provider prescriptions and established policies and procedures
• Initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies
• Serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses, and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation

Respiratory Therapist, Part Time, 12-Hour Night Shift, Benefit Eligible

• Routinely functions in patient care areas of the hospital.
• Follows provider prescription and established policies and procedures.
• Initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
• Serves as a resource of knowledge regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrates adherence to the standards of customer service.
• Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner.
• Discusses conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.

Respiratory Therapist, PRN

• Under general supervision from the Respiratory manager and/or Director, and in accordance with the policies and guidelines established within the organization, routinely functions in patient care areas of the hospital.
• The respiratory therapist follows the provider prescription and/or established policies and procedures, initiates and administers respiratory care to patients with cardiopulmonary abnormalities and deficiencies.
• Serves as a resource of knowledge to providers, nurses and other hospital team members regarding advanced respiratory diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Demonstrates adherence to the standards as provided in the Bronson “Commitment to Customer Service”.
• Evaluates objective and subjective information in a logical and thorough manner. Discusses conclusions with providers and nurses to resolve patient problems promptly.
• Performs all respiratory therapies (age-specific) in accordance with provider orders, protocols, or guidelines.