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Skills

Demonstrates ability to manage patients receiving I.V.’s

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Demonstrates knowledge of patient monitoring equipment

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Physical Requirements

The duties as described will required frequent standing and walking.

The employee will frequently bend/stoop, squat, reach above the shoulders, twist and turn, kneel, and

push/pull.

The employee will frequently be required to lift/pull/push/move up to 50 pounds.

May occasionally perform CPR, push respirators, and cylinder carts, and frequently help position

patients in bed and/or transport patients via bed/gurney.

Visual ability: Near acuity; 8” to 16”, Mid-focal acuity: 16” to 3’, Far visual acuity; 20’ and greater.

Must utilize conversational speech for effective verbal communication.

Noise level is high in some patient care areas. Must be able to hear equipment alarms, overhead

pages, and direct verbal communication.

Hazards

Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.

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Often exposed to infection. Will be fit tested for particulate respirator.

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Works with electrical equipment.

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Occasional exposure to radiation (X-Ray).

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For more detailed and specific physical requirements, consult the Job Analysis on file in the Employee

Health office.

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