PATIENT SAFETY TECH – FLOAT

Description

Job Description

Job Title: Patient Safety Tech Float 

Job Code: 848 

Hours: 32 hours per week, 8-hour shifts 3pm-11:30pm

FTE: 0.8

Weekend Schedule: Rotating

Holiday Schedule: Rotating 

Call Schedule:

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Department Name: Emergency Department

Location: Brattleboro, Vermont

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High school graduate or equivalent required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILL SETS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment with excellent organizational, customer service and prioritization skills required.
• Prior healthcare experience preferred. 

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION(S):

• CPR within 3 months of hire.

OSHA CATEGORY

OSHA Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities. Show estimated time spent by checking appropriate boxes below.

• Standing -2/3 or more
• Walking - 2/3 or more
• Sitting - Up to 1/3
• Talking or Hearing - 1/3 to 1/2
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - 1/3 to 1/2
• Pushing / Pulling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - 1/3 to 1/2
• Reaching with hands and arms - 1/3 to 1/2
• Tasting or smelling - Up to 1/3

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted. Show how much and how often by checking the appropriate boxes below.

• Up to 10 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 100 pounds - Up to 1/3
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• No special vision requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions. Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather): None
• Work near moving mechanical parts: Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles: Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals: Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions: Up to 1/3
• Extreme cold (non-weather): none
• Extreme heat (non-weather): none
• Risk of electrical shock: none
• Work with explosives: none
• Risk of radiation: none
• Vibration: none

The typical noise level for the work environment is:

• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise

Hearing:

• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EEO/ADA Statement

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.