High School Diploma or equivalent
Completion of Clinical Program OR Six (6) months of clinical experience in a healthcare setting
Basic Life Support Certification OR Obtain within three (3) months
Occasional lifting of 30-35 pounds and turning of patients
Prolonged standing and walking
Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting
Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals
Exposure of blood-borne pathogens
Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients
Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care
Basic to moderate computer skills including documents, spreadsheets, e-mail and automated scheduling software and the ability to navigate through electronic medical record systems.
Ability to read, write and spell in English to ensure accurate message taking and documentation.
Knowledge and ability to use universal precautions and knowledge of patient handling.
Knowledge of Epic.
Skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. This includes: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age specific communication.
