Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network of Michigan

 

Hospital/Clinic

Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network

Job Description

Position: Telehealth Clinician

Department: Telemedicine

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Position Statement: This job description is enacted as needed for medical applications of the Upper Peninsula Telehealth Network. The Telehealth Clinician is responsible for the coordination and follow through of the medical applications and assisting as needed during the consultations.

Meets Does Not Meet* 1. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards, and patient standards. (1,3,5,8)
Meets Does Not Meet* 2. Collaborates with other telehealth personnel to assure successful telemedicine consultations. (1,2,3,4,5)
Meets Does Not Meet* 3. Operates telemedicine and video conference equipment and assists as ordered by the physician during telemedicine consults as clinic and programming needs dictate. (1,2,3,4,5,8)
Meets Does Not Meet* 4. Maintains a safe, comfortable, private, confidential, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards (1,2,3,5,8)
Meets Does Not Meet* 5. Responsible for the creation, storage, maintenance, and release of medical records. (1,2,5,8)
Meets Does Not Meet* 6. Assures that patient and significant other are informed regarding the video system, capabilities, and the process that will take place to include the risks and benefits of telemedicine. Assures that informed consents are obtained. (1,2,5,8)
Meets Does Not Meet* 7. Assists in the data collection, evaluation, reporting, and performance improvement activities as they apply to telehealth. (1,2,3,4,5)
Meets Does Not Meet* 8. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, and inservices. (5)
Meets Does Not Meet* 9. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. (1,2,3,4,5)



Position Qualifications:

Minimum Education: As appropriate to clinical event
Preferred Skills: 3-5 years clinical experience
Excellent patient assessment skills
Proven critical thinking and anticipatory skills
Excellent human relations and oral/written communication skills
Fax and copier skills
Required Certification: Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Michigan, BLS certification
Physical Demands: Moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 pounds)
Frequently push/pull or move/lift heavy equipment/supplies
Frequently reach, stoop, bend, kneel and crouch
Working Conditions: Subject to multiple demands and interruptions
Occasional subject to irregular hours
Pressure due to multiple calls and frequent inquiries
Occasional exposure to the risk of bloodborne diseases
Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances
Exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries, and illnesses)
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations


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** Those activities that employees are required to and able to perform independently following procedure and/or criteria.

1. The performance of this function is the reason that the job exists and is a critical activity.

2. There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3. This function occupies a great deal of the employee's time.

4. This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this.

5. Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

8. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.