Salary: 16.38-20.55 USD Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo Shift: Shift 3 Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 11:00pm - 7:00am 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 REQNUMBER: 35201