Graduation from an accredited senior high school or GED equivalent. Current Certified Medication Aide Permit. Equipment and related supplies, and mechanical devices such as those used in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, oxygen tank, suction equipment, EKG and sterilizer. Lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50lbs. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
Shift work is required.
Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. May be assigned to more than one facility. May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. May be required to be on standby and work extended or alternate shifts in situations deemed necessary by Nurse Manager. Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.