Description
Responsible for transporting patients and miscellaneous supplies throughout the hospital. Equipment is to be kept clean and maintained.
Shift : rotating daylight shifts
Education
Minimum : Ability to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.
Preferred : High School Diploma or equivalent
Registration / Certification / Licensure :
Act 33 / 73 clearances
Preferred : Friends & Family CPR
Experience
Minimum : On the job training will be provided.
Preferred : Some experience working with patients and transport.
Other Requirements :
Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Responsible to safely transport a single patient labeled oral contrast to appropriate nursing units.
Status : Non-Exempt
Physical Requirements :
The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted : Occasional : (0-1 / 3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs / day, 1 - 4 reps / hr)Frequent : (1 / 3 -2 / 3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs / day, 5 -24 reps / hr)Constant : (>
2 / 3rd of day , >
5.5 hrs / day, >
24 reps / hr) NOTE : An asterisk (
- ) indicates that the item is an essential function.
Non-Material Handling
StandingRemaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANTWalkingRemaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANTSitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBendingTo flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwistingTo rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONALClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N / AStairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N / ASquattingTo move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N / AReaching HorizontalTo extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGraspingUsing functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANTFinger ManipulationTo manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENTSeeingUsing visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearingUsing sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity UseUsing the arms and / or hands continuously or more than 2 / 3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and / or feet continuously or more than 2 / 3 of the total time - N / AMaterial Handling
PushingTo exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the personFREQUENT - 20# - 50#OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#PullingTo exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the personFREQUENT- 20# - 50#OCCASIONAL - 50# - 100#LiftFloor to WaistOCCASIONALUp to 20#LiftWaist to shoulderOCCASIONALUp to 20#LiftShoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUp to 20#CarryingTo transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>10 feet)
OCCASIONALUp to 20#Environmental Factors
Working aloneOCCASIONALWorking in cramped quarters - OCCASIONALConstant interruptions - FREQUENTWorking with hands in water - OCCASIONALUse of power tools - N / AWorking on ladders / scaffolding - N / AExposure to vibration - OCCASIONALExposure to dust - OCCASIONALExposure to noise (constant) - FREQUENTExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONALExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothingOCCASIONALExposure to slippery walking surfacesOCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N / AExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N / AWorking with bloodborne pathogensOCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
Physical Demand
Met Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary to Light 0 - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.
Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk / run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket / wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs).
Heavy to Very Heavy >
6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position :
Sedentary to Light - OCCASIONALMedium - CONSTANTHeavy to Very Heavy - N / AEqual Opportunity Employer
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