RESPONSIBILITIES

　　JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　• Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care, for ages infant-geriatrics including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.

　　• Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below.

　　TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

　　• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity.

　　• Continuous: stooping, forward reaching, handling.

　　• Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds, grasping.

　　• Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds of force, lifting and carrying up to maximum 50 pounds, kneeling, crouching.

　　TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

　　• Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.

　　• Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.

　　• Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.

　　• Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

　　• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.

　　• Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or,

　　o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide.

　　o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant.

　　o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician.

　　o Diploma or certificate as Patient Care Technician.

　　o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or,

　　o RN with a foreign RN license with at least (1) year acute care experience.

　　• Nursing Aide certification may be required depending upon area of assignment.

　　• Current BLS certification.

　　EXPERIENCE:

　　• Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet