Patient Care Assistant/PCA - Pulmonary Unit 6SE

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Able to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Able to push a stretcher/wheelchair with an average adult patient.
• Able to stoop, crawl, kneel, and reach in various directions.
• Able to run in emergency situations.
• Able to move fingers in a coordinated manner.
• Able to feel and perceive temperature, texture, shape, and size with fingertips.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals, and hazard materials/cleaning solutions.
• Requires wearing common protective/safety equipment.

Psychological Factors

• Receiving delegation.
• Working with team members.
• Addressing conflict.
• Communicating with all types of personalities.