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RESPONSIBILITIES**JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:**- Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care, for ages infant-geriatrics including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.- Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below.**TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**- Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity.- Continuous: stooping, forward reaching, handling.- Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds, grasping.- Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds of force, lifting and carrying up to maximum 50 pounds, kneeling, crouching.**TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:**- Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.- Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.- Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.- Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:****EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:**- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.- Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or,o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide.o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant.o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician.o Diploma or certificate as Patient Care Technician.o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or,o RN with a foreign RN license with at least (1) year acute care experience.- Nursing Aide certification may be required depending upon area of assignment.- Current BLS certification.**EXPERIENCE:**- Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet