I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a variety of patient care duties and selected tests/procedures.
- Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment for patients; maintains supplies and equipment in department.
- Performs duties within scope, using safe and aseptic techniques, and in accordance with policies and procedures of the department and the Medical Center.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Essential: Standing, walking, stooping/bending, twisting body, seeing,
hearing, speaking, lifting maximum weight of 40 pounds, pushing/pulling maximum 30 psi, carrying maximum weight of 20 pounds, forward and overhead reaching, grasping, handling.
- Occasional: sitting, kneeling, climbing, squatting/crouching, lifting maximum weight of 50 pounds, pushing/pulling maximum weight of 50 pounds of force, carrying maximum weight of 30 pounds, fingering.
- Operates hospital equipment such as wheelchair, gurneys, beds, various monitors; other hospital and office equipment.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
- May be exposed to blood products, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Currently enrolled or have graduated from an accredited four (4) year nursing program and completion of a course in patho-physiology; or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with current Hawaii licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Basic electrocardiogram (ECG) course.
- Current CPR at BLS/HCP level.
B. EXPERIENCE:
- Demonstrated ability to read, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.
