RESPONSIBILITIES 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 of certification, using safe and aseptic techniques, and in accordance with policies and procedures of the department, the Hospital and regulatory requirements.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Essential:

Standing, walking, stooping/ bending, twisting body, seeing, hearing, speaking, lifting maximum weight of 40 pounds, pushing/pulling maximum 30 pounds of force, carrying maximum weight of 20 pounds, forward and overhead reaching, grasping, handling.

Occasional:

sitting, kneeling, 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, IVAC, 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. Graduate of a Nurse Aide training program; EMT certification; MICT or military medical corpsman with active duty experience; or, nursing student having completed two (2) semesters of clinical training in an acute medical surgical setting. Current BLS/HCP certification.

B. EXPERIENCE

One (1) year experience as an emergency room technician, nursing assistant, EMT/MICT, medical corpsman in an acute care hospital or, nursing student having completed two (2) semesters of clinical training in an acute medical surgical setting. One (1) year experience in an acute care setting preferred. Emergency room experience preferred.

Experience to demonstrate:

o Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both verbally and in writing. o Knowledge of basic medical and nursing terminology. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet Your Health.

Our Legacy Our Mission:

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:

Compassion guides our actions Aloha inspires us in all that we do Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all Excellence is our quest