PATIENT TRANSPORTER - CASUAL

Description Responsible for transporting patients and miscellaneous supplies throughout the hospital. Equipment is to be kept clean and maintained. 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. Standing *- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT Walking *- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANT Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL Bending *- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Twisting * - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONAL Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A Squatting * - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONAL Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A Reaching Horizontal * - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL Grasping *- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT Finger Manipulation * - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - FREQUENT Seeing *- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Hearing * - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use * - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/A Pushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person Pulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person Lift * - Floor to Waist Up to 20# Lift *- Waist to shoulder Up to 20# Lift *- Shoulder to overhead Up to 20# Carrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) Up to 20# Working alone * - OCCASIONAL Constant interruptions - FREQUENT Working with hands in water - OCCASIONAL Use of power tools - N/A Exposure to vibration - OCCASIONAL Exposure to noise (constant) - FREQUENT Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - OCCASIONAL Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing * - OCCASIONAL Exposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONAL Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - N/A Working with bloodborne pathogens *- OCCASIONAL Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand Physical Demand 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 - OCCASIONAL Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Independence Health System