Job Description

Salary: 15.94-20.00 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours:
Variable; Shift start as early as 6:00am Shift end as late as 7:00pm
Summary:
To assist the clinical staff and supervisors in the execution of daily tasks related to the smooth operation of the department. Under the direction Lead/Charge personnel provides non-technical care of patients and maintain equipment.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION

• High School graduate or equivalent (G.E.D.) required

EXPERIENCE

• Positions will be entry level and require no previous practical experience prior to hire
• Individuals will be trained by the employer
• Once employed, there will be a period of orientation and training to the specific duties and responsibilities required of the position in order to perform the job competently
• At the end of the orientation period associates will be required to demonstrate job task competency
• If an appropriate level of competency has not been reached additional training may be required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Good mental and physical health
• Finger and hand dexterity and visual and aural and olfactory acuity to recognize changes in patients' condition
• The ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to read, write and speak English at a high school level
• Must be able to use a telephone
• Must be able to take direction from a manager or supervisor or designee
• Ability to work closely with people, often necessitating lifting or aiding patients in walking
• Must be able to operate a pager or other communication device
• Must be able to tell time and follow a time -based schedule to perform job tasks
• Must be able to demonstrate core values of the Catholic Health System and Mercy Hospital
• Communicates appropriately with peers, supervisors, and physicians
• Demonstrates a supportive team spirit
• Must be able to deal appropriately with stressful/adverse situations and / or patients

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May be exposed to disagreeable conditions including but not limited to odors, blood, body excrement, etc.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases
• Clean, well-lighted, heated, and ventilated surroundings