Temple University
Role Inventory Form
Position Specifications
Job Class:
Role Inventory Title:
Family:
HS
Department Title:
Level:
HS2
Salary Grade:
School/College/Department:
BU:
Sub Department:
FLSA:
Reports To:
Prepared By:
Reviewed By:
Date: July 1, 2016
Family Definition
Health Services Definition: The members of the Health Services have specialized clinical knowledge in the field of medicine. All positions have
clinical responsibilities, and most have an advanced degree.
Knowledge of: In this job family range from basic medical training to a high level of specialized training in a narrow medical specialty and
regulatory compliance issues.
Skills and abilities related to: Treating patients according to scope of professional practice; training or educating patients with regard to specific
instruction from physicians and as per professional standards; supervision; providing clinical care or in-depth knowledge of specialized care;
applying specialized training for unique modality; participating in student clinical training.
In order to:
Ensure patient well being and safety
Ensure positive patient outcomes (i.e. patient education, training, rehabilitation)
Ensure clinical compliance
Supports the teaching, research and service mission of the institution
Profile Elements of Position
Functional Contribution and Research
Performance of Duties/
Project Responsibilities
Performs advanced level of technical specialty.
Typically has more decision-making latitude and complex tasks.
Advanced level of knowledge within specialized clinical area.
Reports deviations from standards of care, equipment malfunctions, physical and environmental
conditions.
Delivers patient services. May deliver supplies, test results, training and education.
Has access to and communicates confidential patient information according to established
policies and procedures.
Documents specific findings.
May work with other departments under general supervision.
Receives instruction from clinical faculty and clinical leaders with students and residents.
This position usually has a degree in specialty field.
Procedures, processes,
and standards
Follows established protocols, policies and procedures.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Strategy
Participates as a team member to support departmental strategy.
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Profile Elements of Position
Carries out function consistent with strategy prescribed by management.
Relationships, Service & Community
Internal
May deal with professionals in other specialties to exchange information.
External
Interacts with patients, patients’ families.
Interacts with vendors for ordering supplies and equipment (maintenance and monitoring).
May communicate with external agencies, institutions, physician offices, professional groups, etc.
Functional Team
Members
Follows general instructions from clinical faculty, health service administrators or team leaders.
Problem Solving & Innovation
Scope of Issues
Handles routine or specialized clinical care issues within licensure or scope of professional practice.
Level of impact is confined to patient and workgroup.
Problem Resolution/
Resources Available
Relies on professional knowledge, peers, supervisor and established policies and procedures for problem resolution.
Creativity and Innovation
Minimal creativity within scope of professional functions.
Decision Making Impact
Context of Decisions
Makes decisions, within scope of professional practice, that impacts clinical care within workgroup.
Financial
Not Applicable
People
May participate in hiring procedures, as requested.
Leadership and Training
Professional Development Not Applicable
and Training
Technical Leadership
Not Applicable
Team Morale/
Role Model
Contributes to team morale by participating in the support of organizational values and mission.
Leads by example.
Key Departmental Functions
(capsule statement and basic task list from dept and prior version descriptions)
Profiling Related Dimensions
A. Supervision:
Does not supervise other employees.
B. Operating Budget range,
if Applicable:
C. Typical Education &
Experience:
A Bachelors degree and one to three years of directly related experience. An equivalent
combination of education and experience may be considered.
D. Typical Equipment Used:
E. Environmental
Conditions:
No adverse conditions.
F. Expected Physical
Requirements:
Ability to speak clearly.
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Profiling Related Dimensions
Ability to distinguish colors.
Ability to see clearly with corrective lens.
Ability to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel.
Ability to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to work a computer for an extended period of time.
Ability to manipulate and assemble files.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to work nights/weekends/early mornings.
Ability to work overtime.
G. Other Pertinent
Dimensions:
Note: This description incorporates the most typical duties performed. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically
mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of these duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.
University Compensation (JobClass Title Family Level)
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