Worker: EVS Surgery (Full-Time)

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High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

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Hospital EVS experience is desired but not required.

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CHEST certification is required. May be completed within 90 days of hire.

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Current AHA BLS certification for Heart Saver is required.

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Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office, electronic health record).

Language Skills:

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Demonstrates ability to read, write, and clearly express one’s self in English 100% of the time.

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Additional languages are desired but not required.

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Demonstrates ability to listen.

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Demonstrates ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken work, to impart oral information to others or the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Work Environment:

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Work is performed in a hospital setting with exposure to work stress, environmental stress and frequent interruptions; noise level is moderate; frequent daily communications with patients, employees, vendors and/or the public.

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PSMC cross-trains job positions. This job description must cross-train to be able to effectively perform the job position(s) of: EVS Worker.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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This position IS NOT responsible for supervising other personnel.

Job Hazards:

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Exposure to blood, bodily fluids and communicable disease.

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Verbal or physical abuse.

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Exposure to radiation, chemicals and hazardous materials.

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Potential equipment and device / product hazards.

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Exposure to heat, cold and water.

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Physical strain due to lifting, moving and positioning equipment.

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Liability due to current public consciousness.

Physical Demands:

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Description

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Alternate Sit/Stand or Walk at Will – Able to alternate between sitting and standing as needed.

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Climbing Ramps/Stairs – Able to ascend or descend ramps and/or stairs using feet and legs. Hands and arms may be used for balance, i.e., holding the rail.

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Far Visual Acuity – Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. This is not just the ability to see a person or object, but the ability to recognize features as well.

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Fine manipulation – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation.

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Foot/leg controls – Using one or both feet or legs to move controls on machinery or equipment. Controls include but are not limited to pedals, buttons, levers, and cranks.

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Gross manipulation – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand(s). Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.

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Hearing requirements – Able to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds, i.e., machinery alarms, medical codes/alarms, one on one or in a group or conference.

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Keyboarding – Entering text or data into a computer or other machine with a keyboard.

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Kneeling – Bending at the knees to come to rest on knee(s).

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Lifting – Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling).

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Carrying – Transporting an object, usually by holding it in the hands or arms, but may occur on the shoulder.

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Near Visual Acuity – Clarity of vision at approximately 20 inches or less (i.e., working with small objects or reading small print, including the use of computers.

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Peripheral vision – Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right to left while eyes are fixed on a given point.

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Pushing – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force.

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Pulling – exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force.

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Reaching at/below shoulder level – Extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

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Reaching overhead – Extending hands and arms in a 150-180 degrees vertical arc. Reaching requires the straightening and extension of the arm and elbow and the engagement of the shoulder. The elbow does not need to be locked at any time and the arm does not need to remain in a continuously straight position.

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Standing/walking – Standing is to remain on one’s feet in an upright position at a workstation without moving about. Walking is to move about on foot.

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Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Type of Work

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Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Sedentary

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 10 pounds

Negligible weight

No weight

Light Work

11-25 pounds

11-25 pounds

1-10 pounds

Negligible weight

Medium Work

26-50 pounds

26-50 pounds

11-25 pounds

1-10 pounds

Heavy Work

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51-100 pounds

51-100 pounds

26-50 pounds

11-25 pounds

Very Heavy Work

>100 pounds

>100 pounds

>50 pounds

>25 pounds

Culture:

Adheres to our standards of conduct and culture (WISER) as defined by our policies and procedures including maintaining, always, an attitude of positive teamwork, compassion, integrity, and respect for our patients, visitors and staff.

Demonstrates commitment to service excellence and promotes positive patient, visitor, and employee experiences.

Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others (i.e., co-workers, supervisors, patients, visitors, vendors of PSMC and the public).

Works effectively on PSMC/department team matters and recognizes situations which require teamwork.

Quality:

Must consistently demonstrate compliance with organizational-wide competency statements and performance criteria based on established quality and key performance indicators.

Safety:

Participates in employee training, disaster preparedness and emergency events.

Reports potential safety issues as soon as possible.

Demonstrates safe operation of equipment and uses supplies / materials / chemicals as directed by instructions for use.

Wears non-slip footwear to prevent fall and/or injury.

Follows established policies and procedures for employee illness and/or exposure to illness/disease. Does not come to work sick.

Service Excellence:

Demonstrates proper phone etiquette when talking on the phone for business.

Answers phone messages promptly, by the end of the business day or as established by your department.

Demonstrates proper email etiquette when utilizing PSMC email account.

Answers email messages promptly.

Demonstrates a willingness to perform tasks and complete assigned work, does not leave unfinished tasks for others to complete.

Organization-Wide Requirements:

Comply with all PSMC policies including, without limitation, timely attendance, code for dress and decorum, no conflicts of interest, no harassment, fragrance free, use of personal devices at work etc.

Comply with all PSMC and department procedures, rules and directives.

Check email at least once daily when on-shift (full time employees); check email at least once weekly and/or when on-shift (part-time / per diem employees).

Maintain strict confidentiality of all patients matters and recognizes situations where confidentiality should be maintained even if not legally required. Note: All employees must sign a confidentiality agreement with PSMC stating that information will not be shared with any entity or individual unless authorized or necessary for patient care. Breaches of confidentiality will result in immediate disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from employment.

Possesses computer knowledge / skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new programs and software.

Keeps personal contact information updated in Human Resources and in PayCom.

Sets up desk phone in compliance with established PSMC protocol. Assures name is associated with the phone assigned to you, if applicable.

Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to calls, if applicable.

Sets up email signature in compliance with established PSMC protocol.

Utilizes away messages when you are not in the office and responding to emails.

Demonstrates the ability to perform CPR 100% of the time.

Demonstrates the ability to work and multi-task at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions 100% of the time.

Displays the ability to work independently with high self-motivation and directional initiative.

Displays the ability to cope and remain calm in escalating circumstances.

Participates in departmental inventory process periodically.

Attends, at least, 50% of all scheduled department staff meetings.

Performs other duties, as assigned by a supervisor.