Oriental Rug Stretcher Job Description Sample

Position Overview

The Technical Specialist is responsible for the set up and operation of small to large-scale audiovisual systems for live events while ensuring the utmost in client satisfaction. Team Members in this role have at least one Level 1 Specialty. This position reports to a Project Manager, Operations Manager, Operations Director, or Director, Event Technology.

Key Job Responsibilities

Equipment Operation

• Ensures a flawlessly executed event through accurate and timely setup, operation, and breakdown of advanced audiovisual equipment as listed in the technical qualifications section.

• Troubleshoots technical issues and resolve problems quickly as they arise.

• Complies with all Company security and safety measures.

• Ensures equipment is secure from theft and/or damage when in use.

Customer Service

• Provides excellent service and strives to exceed the expectations and needs of internal and external customers.

• Maintains a positive relationship with all clients through effective communication.

• Collaborates with internal team on event solutions pre event and during event to ensure the best possible customer satisfaction.

• Understands and fosters the hotel/client relationship.

Training/Staff Development

• Creates an atmosphere that fosters the development of technical and leadership skills in other employees.

• Provides mentorship and coaching to technical, sales and operations team members to develop technical skills as needed.

Event Supervision

• Performs advanced work (pre/during/post event) with operations team members.

• Supervises and directs other technicians during an event.

Equipment Maintenance

• Assists team with proper security, storage, transportation, and maintenance of equipment.

• Performs inventory and forecasting of equipment needs.

Required Skills

Required Experience

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

• Achieve Technical Level 3 Certification per PSAV Technical Skillset Matrix

• Achieve three, Technical Level 2 Certifications (2 must be A,V,L or P and 1 from the remaining 6). See Skill Set Addendum (@PSAV/HR/Global Learning).

• Achieve one, Technical Level 1 Certification. See Level 1 requirements in Skill Set Addendum.

• 3-5 years of field experience in specialty area is required.

• 3-5 years of customer service or hospitality experience is preferred.

• Ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse work force, customer base and senior level management.

• Experience with project management of multiple tasks/initiatives.

• Strong customer, client and coworker interface experience and abilities.

• A valid driver's license is required for team members in positions that may operate Company vehicles. Additional DOT requirement may need to be met if applicable.

Competencies

• Ownership

• Hospitality

• Professionalism

• Responsiveness

• Safety Conscious

• Develops Talent

• Tech Savvy

• Manages Complexity

• Ensures Accountability

• Instills Trust

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements

Hours Per Day

Lifting Requirements

Frequency

Sitting
2-3 hours

Lifting 0 - 15 lbs*

Continuously

Standing
4-5 hours

Lifting 16 – 50 lbs*

Frequently

Walking
4-5 hours

Lifting 51 - 100 lbs (2+ persons)

Occasionally

Stooping
2-3 hours

Lifting Over 100 lbs (2+ persons)

Occasionally

Crawling
2-3 hours

Kneeling
2-3 hours

Carrying Requirements

Frequency

Bending
2-3 hours

Carrying 0 - 15 lbs*

Continuously

Reaching (above your head)
2-3 hours

Carrying 16 – 50 lbs*

Frequently

Climbing
0-1 hours

Carrying 51 - 100 lbs (2+ persons)

Occasionally

Grasping
4-5 hours

Carrying Over 100 lbs

Never

Auditory/Visual Requirements

Frequency

Pushing/Pulling Requirements

Frequency

Close Vision

Continuously

Pushing/Pulling 0 - 15 lbs*

Continuously

Distance Vision

Continuously

Pushing/Pulling 16 – 50 lbs*

Frequently

Color Vision

Frequently

Pushing/Pulling 51 - 100 lbs*

Frequently

Peripheral Vision

Occasionally

Pushing/Pulling Over 100 lbs

Occasionally

Depth Perception

Frequently

• Identifies the physical requirements that team members perform without assistance.

Hearing

Continuously

Work Environment

Hotel

Work is performed in a hotel/convention center environment with moderate exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members will use high-end audio visual equipment and electrical components, and will be exposed to heights via lifts and ladders. Team members may be asked to work in multiple hotel locations. Working times will include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by PSAV based on an individual hotel or a representation of hotels in that city or area.

Warehouse

Work is performed at event venues as well as in a warehouse environment. Team members must adhere to appearance guidelines as defined by PSAV based in a warehouse environment and when traveling, on an individual venue or a representation of venues in that city or area. When in the Warehouse, work will be completed in an environment with exposure to outdoor temperatures and to dirt, sand and/or dust. The working conditions will vary between moderately quiet to noisy volumes. Team members may use high-end audio visual equipment and electrical components. Working times may include irregular hours and on-call status including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Summary

The Sales Lead must demonstrate enthusiasm for HOM Furniture and the products we sell, as well as maintain a positive attitude toward all company goals, while overseeing the basic operations of departments within the showroom as assigned. The Sales Lead is a full functioning Sales Professional with the additional task of assisting the Sales Manager and Showroom Manager in the implementation of the sales plan and operation of the retail showroom. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the support of company standards, practice and maintain selling behaviors, adheres to behavioral requirements, creates a positive work climate, embraces education and development of self and sales consultants, measures success and provides feedback.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

MEETING ALL OF THE STANDARDS AND EXPECTATIONS OF A FULL TIME SALES PROFESSIONAL

Sales Leads will be proficient and drive the following activities in our showroom.
1.Engaging with customers
2.Give an effective 15 - 30 second presentation of your department/showroom - commercials/presentation
3.Product presentations
4.Add on sales and closing strategies
5.Collecting prospect information
6.Sending professional prospect thank you notes
7.Follow up phone calls with prospects
8.Events follow up phone calls and messages
9.Sending thank you notes to sold orders
10. Sales training for rugs
11. Rug Guard presentations and sales
12. Coordinate training with buyers/reps
13. Special order accuracy
14. Ensures inventory accuracy and is involved with showroom cycle scans.
15. Orders rugs,rug pads and cleaning kits as needed. Responsible for keeping racks full.
16. Engages customers through periodical seminars held in the showroom.
17. Participates in house calls with designers if needed.

Oversee the completion of pricing for assigned department. Including new items, price revisions, and items from the X and D report.

Basic computer knowledge & skills. Completes invoices and processes payments for purchases. Oversee the completion of quarterly inventories for assigned departments.

Basic computer knowledge & skills. Train and educate department employees on new products hitting the floor. Ensure that all samples, catalogs, and price lists are updated Support company standards Behavioral requirements include:

Show communication skills, have the ability to complete tasks. Must be able to demonstrate decision making and problem solving. Give feedback to management on progress made toward goals and budgets. Adheres to safe lifting techniques, follows proper training for learned job hazards and ergonomic risk factors, participates in departmental stretching program, and overall maintains a safe working environment.

Education and/or Experience

Must have or be currently working towards a high school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must effectively demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for sustained periods of time, move about on foot to accomplish tasks, use spoken word to communicate, and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

The employee is occasionally required to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects with either the entire hand or fingers, including typing. Reach with hands and arms in any direction, ascend and descend ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.

Stooping by bending downward and forward by bending at the waist, kneeling or bending at the knees to come to a rest on knee or knees, crouching by bending the body downward and forward, or crawling by moving about on hands or hands and feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data or figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, and using measurement devices.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Work Environment

The location of this position may vary as business needs change. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other

SALES TASK LIST SUPPORT COMPANY STANDARDS: Meet agreed upon sales goals on a month to month basis.

Meet agreed upon HOM guard goal on a month to month basis. Consistently demonstrate selling skills using the companys structured selling method. Sales accuracy i.e., Writing invoice, Special orders, Discounting, Delivery Charges, etc.

SELLING BEHAVIORS: Deal with all customers in a friendly and professional manner. Maintain a well-groomed professional appearance.

Communicate effectively with customers verbally and written. Greet all customers within the showroom. Determine customer's needs using proper inquiries.

Present and demonstrates product in a professional manner. Guide customers to related add-on sales. Quote accurate prices and credit terms.

Estimate delivery dates to customer, based on knowledge of firm's own production and delivery schedules. Lead customers into making buying decisions. Competently provide answers regarding products to customer.

Recognize and overcome customer objections. Compile list of prospective customers for future use as sales leads, based on information from previous contacts. Call regular and prospective customers on a daily basis for the purpose of generating sales.

Send thank you letters to all regular and prospective customers. Provide customers with after sale service. SUPPORT A POSITIVE WORK CLIMATE:

Support management and peers Comply with policies and procedures Embrace change Demonstrate a positive mental attitude Promote positive morale Train and assist others when needed Willingness to adjust scheduled hours to meet store needs. Performs non-selling activities: 1. Price product for promotional events 2.

Regular maintenance of price cards 3. Dusting 4. Vacuuming 5.

Maintain all areas of the showroom including personal workspace, all areas of customer contact including, traffic isles, closing stations, kids play area, front area, and all point of purchase displays. EMBRACE TRAINING, EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT: Support all training endeavors Complete all training lessons on a timely manner as directed by sales manager Attend and participates in all training and sales meetings, as scheduled Recognize opportunity for self-improvement Responsible for staying informed on all new and existing product lines Responsible for staying informed of competitor information, and performing monthly competitor shops.

Mentor and coach peers as needed Communicate new procedures and expectations to peers Learn changes/new skills Secret Shops will be conducted to ensure selling skills are demonstrated according to company structured selling methods. MEASURING YOUR SUCCESS: Make daily evaluations and improvements to sales performance Work with sales manager to improve performance Keep organized records FEEDBACK: Provide feedback to management Conduct self-performance appraisals Conduct sales meeting as directed by sales manager

Summary

Do you like it when you walk in to a store and everything is presented in a cohesive manner? Do you especially enjoy how a rug can make a house a home? If this sounds like something that interests you, then the position of Rug Porter for HOM Furniture may be just the job for you!! The main responsibility of the Rug Porter is to maintain WORLD RUGS department's appearance. One would make sure to hang rugs on rug arms and flipping through rug piles, along with general maintenance of the department. This position also helps customers carry out purchased items and returned items. Candidate must accurately receive, send and transfer merchandise in a timely manner.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This individual must be at least 16 years of age.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Change ceiling light bulbs daily and adjust to highlight furniture and rugs.

• Product assembly.

• Maintain showroom appearance through light cleaning, vacuuming, and tidying up daily. Inventory responsibilities: zone placement accuracy, cycle scans, year-end inventory or any full showroom inventory.

• Disassemble & prep product for pick-up or transfer.

• Receive transfers.

• Unpacking/unbagging and resetting floor models and ensure they are showroom ready.

• Warehouse and dock area to be kept tidy at all times (to include sweeping, mopping and general pick up to meet safety requirements).

• Helping with floor arrangement.

• Hang rugs/taking down rugs.

• Monitoring the cookie shop for cleanliness.

• Maintain entrance to showroom daily (snow removal or sweeping).

• Clear snow from sidewalks for all fire exits.

• Parking lot cleanliness (pick up daily).

• Assistance to the Operations Manager/Showroom management team/Visuals. Strollers (clean weekly).

• Customer Assistance, loading/unloading assisting customers.

• Print & place price cards/cts

• Maintain stock levels of "take with" items.

• Maintain supplies as assigned.

• Maintain tools/carts/strollers.

• Maintain quality of furniture (ordering replacement or arranging for repair of damaged furniture).

• Product care.

• Unloading of trucks.

• AS400 functions.

• Use HOMs Intranet and email as needed

• Ensure safety issues such as appropriate lifting, using ladders correct and trash compactor use (must be 18 years old).

• Assisting customers and/or sales consultants with flipping of rug piles

• Use of power tools.

• Adheres to safe lifting techniques, follows proper training for learned job hazards and ergonomic risk factors, participates in departmental stretching program, and overall maintains a safe working environment.

Education and/or Experience

Must have or be currently working towards a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Language Skills

Require skills to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Possess skills to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Demonstrate the ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in written format.

Mathematical Skills

Mathematical aptitude to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for sustained periods of time, move about on foot to accomplish tasks, use spoken word to communicate, and perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.

The employee is occasionally required to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time; use hands to handle or feel objects with either the entire hand or fingers, including typing. Reach with hands and arms in any direction, ascend and descend ladders and stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Stooping by bending downward and forward by bending at the waist, kneeling or bending at the knees to come to a rest on knee or knees, crouching by bending the body downward and forward, or crawling by moving about on hands or hands and feet. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data or figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, visual inspection involving small defects, and using measurement devices.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Operating Room Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of PCA. The ORA is responsible for transporting patients, cleaning O.R.s, maintaining a clean environment, moving equipment, delivery of specimens, second scrubbing PRN, and other duties as assigned. The ORA functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.

• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.

• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.

• Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients of all age group, adolescence through geriatric

• Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers

• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm)

• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions

• Is aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects

• Clean Rooms (operating rooms, induction rooms, set-up areas, autoclave areas, scrub sink areas)

• Remove suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, trash bags

• Wash furniture and make up O.R. beds

• Clean off blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.)

• Clean floors

• Exchanges full biohazardous needle / medication waste / chemotherapy / sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.)

• Anticipates and is attentive to progress of O.R. schedule, has supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases

• Keep the corridors clean and free of trash and debris

• Assist in retrieval, moving, set-up and return of specialized equipment and instrumentation, (i.e., fracture table preparation, ICU beds, foot pedals, intact electrical cords; anesthesia carts etc.)

• Delivery of specimens to labs (i.e. microbiology, cytology, pathology, etc.)

• Collect and log specimens from refrigerators

• Retrieving, delivery and return of blood products

• Utilizes patient identifiers when retrieving blood products

• Ensures proper hand off of products to OR staff

• Creates stock lists, obtain and stock O.R. scrub sink, set-up rooms, work stations and autoclave areas (i.e. face masks, soap, paper work, etc.)

• Distribute linen

• Carry out duties that are "service specific" (i.e. PACU, Amigo, Interventional Radiology etc.)

• Reporting broken stretchers, beds equipment etc. – filling out equipment repair sheet and taking broken stretchers out of circulation.

• Carry out standard duties which are within scope (i.e. hold limbs, assist in positioning patients)

• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (all age groups) served in the Perioperative area and Operating Rooms.

• Performs pre-operative surgical preps (i.e. wash site and hair clipping)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Able to read, understand and write English

• Successful completion of Hospital Orientation

• Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift 40lbs. Independently

• Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs

• Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies

• Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects

• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members

• Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a sterile and substerile environment requiring wearing surgical scrub attire which includes, but is not limited to scrubs, hat, mask, gloves, booties, gown and goggles. There may be times when the temperature is required to be very warm (<80 degrees)="" for="" hours="" at="" a="" time.="" work="" is="" underground="" with="" no="" windows="" or="" exposure="" to="" light.="" there="" are="" areas="" with="" some="" physical="" discomforts="" due="" to="" unpleasant="" odors="" and="" high="" noise="">

Handling of body fluids; sharps and tissue occurs frequently. Therefore strict adherence to precautions is mandatory and carelessness could result in exposure and/or injury.

The environment is fast-paced, high stressed, demanding and intense atmosphere.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Use of supplies wisely as not to create waste.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, requirements or skills required of personnel so classified.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• There are 5 openings for this position*

Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

Brigham and Women's Hospital I CARE Standards

The I CARE Standards guide me in my interactions with patients, family members, visitors, colleagues, and neighbors in my workplace and surrounding community to optimize the Brigham experience and help fulfill my role in our mission of providing seamless, high quality patient and family centered care.

C. I will Communicate my commitment to high quality performance

A. I will Appear and act as a professional

R. I will Respect all individuals

E. I will Extend myself

GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Operating Room Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of PCA. The ORA is responsible for transporting patients, cleaning O.R.s, maintaining a clean environment, moving equipment, delivery of specimens, second scrubbing PRN, and other duties as assigned. The ORA functions as a member of the Perioperative Nursing Team who has specific knowledge, skills and training to work in an Operating Room Environment.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes a philosophy of patient/family focused care through cordial greeting and interactions with patient, families and hospital personnel.

• Provides hospital/unit orientation information for guest, patients and families.

• Demonstrates an awareness of hospital systems and procedures, location of all departments, procedure areas and other patient services. Refers patients, families and others to appropriate resources.

• Independently transports and assists in the transfer of patients of all age group, adolescence through geriatric

• Properly identifies patients utilizing 2 approved identifiers

• Ensures safety and support measures in patient transfer ( i.e. bedrails raised, patient covered with blanket and warm)

• Is aware of special precautions in transferring patients with precautions

• Is aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects

• Clean Rooms (operating rooms, induction rooms, set-up areas, autoclave areas, scrub sink areas)

• Remove suction containers and equipment, laundry bags, trash bags

• Wash furniture and make up O.R. beds

• Clean off blood from surfaces (i.e. walls, equipment, etc.)

• Clean floors

• Exchanges full biohazardous needle / medication waste / chemotherapy / sealed sources of radiation and radioisotopes.)

• Anticipates and is attentive to progress of O.R. schedule, has supplies ready for immediate use in order to meet tight deadlines of following cases

• Keep the corridors clean and free of trash and debris

• Assist in retrieval, moving, set-up and return of specialized equipment and instrumentation, (i.e., fracture table preparation, ICU beds, foot pedals, intact electrical cords; anesthesia carts etc.)

• Delivery of specimens to labs (i.e. microbiology, cytology, pathology, etc.)

• Collect and log specimens from refrigerators

• Retrieving, delivery and return of blood products

• Utilizes patient identifiers when retrieving blood products

• Ensures proper hand off of products to OR staff

• Creates stock lists, obtain and stock O.R. scrub sink, set-up rooms, work stations and autoclave areas (i.e. face masks, soap, paper work, etc.)

• Distribute linen

• Carry out duties that are "service specific" (i.e. PACU, Amigo, Interventional Radiology etc.)

• Reporting broken stretchers, beds equipment etc. – filling out equipment repair sheet and taking broken stretchers out of circulation.

• Carry out standard duties which are within scope (i.e. hold limbs, assist in positioning patients)

• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients (all age groups) served in the Perioperative area and Operating Rooms.

• Performs pre-operative surgical preps (i.e. wash site and hair clipping)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent

• Able to read, understand and write English

• Successful completion of Hospital Orientation

• Successful completion of Departmental Orientation and Training

SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to lift 40lbs. Independently

• Must be able to push stretcher independently with patient weighing up to 250lbs

• Must be able to comprehend written directions for mixing cleaning supplies and ordering supplies

• Must be aware of proper body mechanics when assisting in patient transfer and lifting of heavy objects

• Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively with other health care members

• Must constantly be alert and attentive to progress of O.R. schedule to meet tight deadlines of following cases

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a sterile and substerile environment requiring wearing surgical scrub attire which includes, but is not limited to scrubs, hat, mask, gloves, booties, gown and goggles. There may be times when the temperature is required to be very warm (<80 degrees)="" for="" hours="" at="" a="" time.="" work="" is="" underground="" with="" no="" windows="" or="" exposure="" to="" light.="" there="" are="" areas="" with="" some="" physical="" discomforts="" due="" to="" unpleasant="" odors="" and="" high="" noise="">

Handling of body fluids; sharps and tissue occurs frequently. Therefore strict adherence to precautions is mandatory and carelessness could result in exposure and/or injury.

The environment is fast-paced, high stressed, demanding and intense atmosphere.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Use of supplies wisely as not to create waste.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities, requirements or skills required of personnel so classified.

BWH Hospital I CARE Standards

The I CARE Standards guide me in my interactions with patients, family members, visitors, colleagues, and neighbors in my workplace and surrounding community to optimize the Brigham experience and help fulfill my role in our mission of providing seamless, high quality patient and family centered care.

C. I will Communicate my commitment to high quality performance

A. I will Appear and act as a professional

R. I will Respect all individuals

E. I will Extend myself

Job Description:

Job Title: Flight Nurse

• STAT MedEvac

• Northwest Pennsylvania (Full-Time, Part-Time, Per Diem/Casual)

Job ID: 180000QE

Status: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Hours:

Shift: Day Job

Facility: Center for Emergency Medicine

Department: Stat MedEvac 4

Location: 16435 Corporate Drive, Meadville PA 16335

Description

The Center for EmergencyMedicine; STAT MedEvac is looking to hire Flight Nurses (RN) to work varyingshifts to help support the Stat MedEvac team. We have a variety ofopportunities available, including full-time, part-time, and casual/perdiem.

Please apply to this position if you are interested in working in ourlocations:

• MedEvac 17 - Corry (Erie County), Pennsylvania

• MedEvac 07 - Meadville (Crawford County), Pennsylvania

• MedEvac 08 - Mercer County, Pennsylvania

• MedEvac 06 - Shippenville (Clarion County), Pennsylvania

• MedEvac 14

• North Lima (Mahoning County), Ohio

The Flight Nursefunctions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsiblefor the care of critically ill or injured patients transported by the STATMedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporatingassessment, stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent withstandards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The FlightNurse is expected to execute independent judgment in order to deliverappropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contactwith a medical command physician is not possible.

TheFlight Nurse functions as a part of a team and shares responsibility for theteam's conduct. The Flight Nurse fulfills education and experientialrequirements as established by the STAT MedEvac Medical Director, and performsother duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, andobjectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.

Purpose:

The Flight Nursefunctions as a member of the critical care transport team and is responsiblefor the care of critically ill or injured patients transported by the STATMedEvac system. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment,stabilization, and intervention techniques consistent with standards andprotocols approved by the Medical Director. The Flight Nurse is expected toexecute independent judgment in order to deliver appropriate care that isconsistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical commandphysician is not possible. The Flight Nurse functions as a part of a team andshares responsibility for the team's conduct. The Flight Nurse fulfillseducation and experiential requirements as established by the STAT MedEvacMedical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholdsthe mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac system at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical:

• Provide advanced critical care life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; accessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate, and employing the skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using resources that are required or made available.

• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.

• Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.

• Operations:

• Adheres to system standardization, policies and procedures, and other established practices to ensure prompt efficient response, safe operations, and quality patient care. Meets all deadlines for certifications, clinical competencies, or educational requirements.

• Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times with a patient laden aircraft or ground unit. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

• Safety:

• Ensures the safety of patients and all others functioning in and around the aircraft. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.

• Outreach:

• Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times along. Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.

• Employee Health:

Maintains fitness for dutyby adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight,hearing conservation program, and required medicalscreenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriatedocumentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.Recruiter to enter.

Qualifications

• Three years (3) clinical experience in critical care and/or emergency department.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6'2" and less than or equal to 210 pounds, fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.

• Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.

• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job flight training.

• Must have the ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pennsylvania registered nurse (RN)

• License as a registered nurse in required state based upon primary base assignment

• Pennsylvania Department of Health certification as a Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) or Paramedic CFRN Certification required within two (2) years of date of hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or its equivalent

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

• Valid and current passport

• Valid and current state driver's license

• Act 33 Child Clearance

• Act 34 Criminal Clearance

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Preferred:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

• Experience in and air/ground transport system

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

• Three years (3) clinical experience in critical care and/or emergency department.

• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam that includes a maximum height/weight restriction of 6'2" and less than or equal to 210 pounds, fitness for duty physical exam, hearing evaluation, and be declared fit for duty by the Medical Director.

• Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.

• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job flight training.

• Must have the ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Pennsylvania registered nurse (RN)

• License as a registered nurse in required state based upon primary base assignment

• Pennsylvania Department of Health certification as a Prehospital Registered Nurse (PHRN) or Paramedic CFRN Certification required within two (2) years of date of hire

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or its equivalent

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

• Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

• Valid and current passport

• Valid and current state driver's license

• Act 33 Child Clearance

• Act 34 Criminal Clearance

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Preferred:

• Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing

• Experience in and air/ground transport system

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $22.60 to $39.11

Union Position: No

For the best application experience, we encourage you to apply for this job from a non-mobile device.

Job Description:

Job Title: CC Transport, Paramedic (Casual)

Job ID: 706394

Status: Casual

Regular/Temporary: Limited

Hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Shift: Day Job

Facility: Center for Emergency Medicine

Department: Ground

Location: 10 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin PA 15122

Description

Purpose:

The Critical Care Ground (CCG) Paramedic will work as part of the critical care ground team. The CCG Paramedic will follow PA DOH BLS, ALS and CCG guidelines; and is responsible for the care of critically ill and injured patients. Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director. The CCG Paramedic is expected to execute independent judgment, to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The CCG PHRN fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac and UPMC system at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the development and training of new staff.

• Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.

• Adheres to the current uniform policy.

• Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.

• Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.

• Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.

• Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.

• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.

• Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

• Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.

• Maintains fitness for duty (if qualified as a flight crew member) by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.

• Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.

• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system.

• Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to): Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster Participates in shift report from off going crew Equipment checks Transport log Medication log Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.

• Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects.

• Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.

• Reports for work well rested, and fit for duty. Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.

• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.

Qualifications

Required:Three years clinical experience with a busy advanced life support or critical care ambulance service or critical care experience in a hospital setting. Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned. Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training. Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment. Preferred: Baccalaureate Degree Experience in and air/ground transport system

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Pennsylvania Emergency Service Vehicle Operator (EMSVO)International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or its equivalent National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians � Paramedic (NRP)Preferred: Certification in a related specialty area (i.e. FP-C, CCEMT-P, etc) (required within 2 years of hire)

• Act 34 Criminal Clearance

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Driver's License

• National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

• Paramedic

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Salary Range: $17.11 to $28.43

Union Position: No

For the best application experience, we encourage you to apply for this job from a non-mobile device.

Job Description:

Job Title: Critical Care (CC) Transport - Nurse (RN) - Part Time

Job ID: 686771

Status: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Limited

Hours:

Shift: Variable

Facility: Center for Emergency Medicine

Department: Ground

Location: 10 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin PA 15122

Description

Purpose:

The Center for Emergency Medicine; STAT MedEvac is currently hiring a limited Part Time Critical Care Transport Nurse (RN) to support their new Critical Care Ground Transport program.

The Critical Care Ground (CCG) PHRN will work as part of the critical care ground team. The PHRN will follow PA DOH BLS, ALS and CCG guidelines; and is responsible for the care of critically ill and injured patients.

Responsibilities include patient care incorporating assessment, stabilization and intervention techniques consistent with standards and protocols approved by the Medical Director.

The CCG PHRN is expected to execute independent judgment, to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with the clinical protocols, when contact with a medical command physician is not possible. The CCG PHRN fulfills education and experiential requirements as established by the Medical Director, and performs other duties as assigned. Supports and upholds the mission, goals, and objectives, of the STAT MedEvac and UPMC system at all times.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in the development and training of new staff.

• Adheres to rules for scheduling, including schedule requests, minimum time, and availability.

• Adheres to the current uniform policy.

• Completes all official documentation in a timely manner such as payroll, expense reports, orientation forms, etc.

• Demonstrates competency related to pharmacological interventions.

• Demonstrates skills, competencies, and judgment necessary to provide patient care in any environment; using educational resources that are required or made available.

• Demonstrates the ability to establish a rapport with customers; including the ability to create and sustain a positive relationship; regardless of circumstances, environment, or patient presentation.

• Documents appropriate assessment, interventions, and other pertinent patient information in a timely manner. Collects and promptly processes demographic, medical necessity, and other necessary billing information.

• Ensures patient and family confidentiality and dignity at all times.

• Ensures safe operation of patient laden stretcher employing appropriate stretcher discipline at all times. Maintains safe loading, unloading, adjustment of head of stretcher, and stretcher movement.

• Ensures the safety of patients and all others. Utilizes appropriate safety channels to report safety concerns, and uses tools available to enhance a safe work environment.

• Maintains fitness for duty (if qualified as a flight crew member) by adhering to all employee health requirements, including maximum weight, hearing conservation program, and required medical screenings. Reports injuries and completes the appropriate documentation, no matter how minor, to a supervisor in a timely manner.

• Participates constructively in the peer-review driven quality improvement program.

• Participates in scheduled and unscheduled outreach activities, representing the UPMC and STAT MedEvac system.

• Performs all assigned duties, including daily, weekly, monthly, or other duties assigned by the base site manager, including (but not limited to): Performs daily equipment check (vehicle, medications) Ensures crew is logged onto computer duty roster Participates in shift report from off going crew Equipment checks Transport log Medication log Maintains clean patient environment as well as crew quarters Responds promptly and efficiently to all requests for service.

• Provide advanced life support to critically ill or injured patients in adherence with established protocols and standards of care; assessing online medical command or other resources when appropriate. Participates in developing and completing research projects.

• Reflects a positive attitude to the customer in a high stress environment at all times, with a clear understanding of who the customer is.

• Reports for work well rested, and fit for duty. Adhering to the drug and alcohol policy at all times. including prescription and/or over the counter medicine use.

• Selects and uses personal protective equipment appropriate to the level of the anticipated hazard.

Qualifications

Required:

• Three years (3) clinical experience with a busy advanced life support or critical care ambulance service or critical care experience in a hospital setting.

• Must be eligible to receive medical command authorization by the Medical Director, have reliable transportation, and be willing to travel to any STAT MedEvac base site as assigned.

• Must be able to successfully complete the prescribed orientation program, including classroom, clinical rotations, educational competencies, and on the job training.

• Must work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities, and specialized equipment.

Preferred:

• Baccalaureate Degree Experience in and air/ground transport system

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Pennsylvania Emergency Service Vehicle Operator (EMSVO) International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) or its equivalent Preferred: Certification in a related specialty area (i.e. FP-C, CCEMT-P, etc) (required within 2 years of hire)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support

• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

• Certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support

• Driver's License

• Emergency Vehicle Operator

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program

• Pre Hospital Registered Nurse (PHRN)

• Registered Nurse

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Salary Range: $22.60 to $39.11

Union Position: No

For the best application experience, we encourage you to apply for this job from a non-mobile device.

Occupational Summary

Perform moderately skilled work aiding physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech language pathologists (if applicable) with departmental operating procedures and patient treatment.

Work Performed

Level I Perform patient related tasks and instruction, in which employee has attained competence, as specifically designated by the therapist. Prepare patient and treatment area for care, aid therapist with patient care under direct and/or indirect supervision.

Meet all competency skills for Therapy Aide Level I. Utilize correct sterile technique when assisting with wound care and dressing changes. Transport patients to proper location according to the daily time schedule utilizing all necessary safety precautions in all areas of the hospital as requested.

Transport, transfer, and/or assist patient in and out of wheelchair, bed, tilt table, or stretcher safely and without undue discomfort to patient. Assist in scheduling inpatients and outpatients as needed. Arrange schedule so patients will arrive in the department for their scheduled visit: delays will be reported to the therapists no later than the scheduled time of expected arrival.

Assist patients as necessary for transfers, dressing and toileting. Assist in the maintenance, care, and cleaning of equipment and supplies. Demonstrate knowledge of and utilizes good body mechanics.

Understand oxygen procedures in transport of patients. Transport/deliver equipment, records, mail/messages in a timely manner as requested or according to daily schedule. Manage or assist with control of linen and supply inventory as requested to include Organize and stock inventory systematically and efficiently; check inventory levels on a daily basis or according to area standard and place as needed, and check orders received for accuracy and damage.

Consistently meet patient care productivity standards for job classification. Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Actively support and participate in cross coverage efforts in the department/division.

Report patient responses/reactions to treatment. Complete activity logs, safety logs, stamped patient attendance information, and other projects as assigned. Post charges and assist with phone and front office coverage as needed.

Communicate with patient and staff in courteous, respectful, and supportive manner. Respond promptly to requests for assistance in a cooperative and enthusiastic manner. Assist with orientation and training of volunteers assigned to PT, OT, or SLP.

Participate in review of activities and processes for area of work; assist in implementing changes to effect continual improvement in services provided; and comply with regulatory and legal requirements. Level II In addition to duties described in Level I, performs the following: Aid with and co-treat on more complex therapy procedures appropriate for non-licensed staff, including independent performance of some treatment techniques with on-site supervision.

Manage custom supply orders, including: delivery tracking, sending packing slips to procurement, and processing returns in appropriate and timely manner. Check equipment routinely to ensure proper operation and follows procedures for notification, repair, replacement. Consistently meet patient care productivity standards for job classification.

Display flexibility in scheduling. Report patient responses/reactions to treatment, document in medical record as appropriate, and ensure co-documentation and co-signature of supervising therapist. Provide on-site supervision to assigned aides.

Organize workload for assigned staff in fair and equitable way. Assist with orientation and training of level I aides and volunteers assigned to PT, OT, or SLP.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Levels I and II Basic computer skills, ability to learn and use DUHS computer system programs. Knowledge and ability to learn some therapy principles, techniques, methods and modalities and their proper application.

Knowledge and ability to learn some basic skeletal biomechanics. Knowledge and ability to learn basic functional anatomy and physiology. Knowledge and ability to properly apply physical therapy principles and practices in the rehabilitation of patients.

Knowledge and ability to apply proper body mechanics and safety. Knowledge and ability to provide personal services for patients and care for equipment and supplies. Ability to understand, follow and communicate/relate oral and written instructions and pertinent information accurately.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy in dealing with patients, staff, and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, visitors, and other employees.

Level Characteristics

N/ADuke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.

To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Level I Graduation from high school or GED; or an equivalent combination of related education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Level II Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Licensure/Certification as Athletic Trainer or Massage Therapist, or at least three years relevant experience as rehab aide/tech.

Experience

Level I Successful completion of an on-the-job training period, rendering competency in performance of required duties after a specified period of time. One year rehabilitative services experience or equivalent education preferred. Level II Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, or Licensure/Certification as Athletic Trainer or Massage Therapist, or at least three years relevant experience as rehab aide/tech.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Levels I and II BCLS certification or obtain within first three months of employment.