Respiratory Clinical Associate

Mission, Values and Service Goals

MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
• Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way: Leverage innovation everywhere. Cultivate human talent. Embrace performance improvement. Build greatness through accountability. Use information to improve and advance. Communicate clearly and continuously.

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of at least one semester of clinical experience in an accredited Respiratory Therapy program. In addition, candidates must have effectively performed the appropriate skills to acquire their student permit.

• Demonstrates an increasing knowledge of the functions, uses and theory behind the equipment and procedures necessary to care for patients on the assigned units.
• Requires the analytical skills necessary to utilize previously learned materials in new and concrete situations to determine appropriate methods of therapy based upon observation of patient and diagnostic reports.
• Demonstrates organization skills necessary to carry a patient assignment.
• Requires interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, team members and physicians.
• Maintains a professional, courteous, friendly and sincere manner which projects a positive image.
• Requires the ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.