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Description by Objectives and Measures of Success” form.Work Setting/Environment:1. Work is performed indoors. Heat is thermostatically controlled, and temperatures vary somewhat but generally remain within norms.2. There is frequent exposure to moderate noises created by computer printers, typewriters, pill counters, IV hoods, and employee voices.3. There is frequent stress of working with deadlines and frequent interruptions by employees of both the hospital and nursing care unit and the public.4. Isopropyl alcohol is utilized extensively for sterilizing work surface areas of IV hoods, and countertops.Equipment Used:Computers with associated accessories, i.e.: tape back-up units, printers and modem, typewriter, calculator, copier, stapler, telephone, pharmaceutical scale, automated dispensing machine, mortar and pestle, spatula, pill counter, telephone, unit-dose packaging equipment, horizontal laminar air flow hood, vertical biological safety cabinet, scissors.Physical/Sensory/Cognitive Requirements:PhysicalStrength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry various office supplies and equipment weighing 5-15# frequently and up to 35# occasionally. Manual: Must be able to use hands for difficult manipulative tasks such as working with needles and syringes and opening/closing childproof pharmaceutical enclosures. Coordination: Must be able to perform tasks which require foot and/or hand-eye coordination such as driving a car, operation of a computer or typing. Must be able to perform tasks that require steadiness of motion such as pouring pills, calibrating a scale or manipulating needle & syringe. Mobility: Must be able to be on feet, either standing or walking for extended periods. Must be able to open doors and climb stairs. Bending or squatting occasionally required. Speech and Communication: Must be able to continuously articulate clearly and precisely. Emotional Stability: Must be able to handle the stress of frequent interruptions and multiple simultaneous demands.SensoryVision: Must be able to see distant objects sufficiently to pass Wisconsin drivers license vision test. Must be able to see objects closely to read labels. Must be able to discriminate colors to identify pharmaceuticals. Hearing: Must be able to hear normal sounds and voices, paging systems, telephones, etc.CognitiveConcentration: Ability to concentrate on detailed tasks with frequent interruptions. Attention Span: Able to attend to a function from 5 to more than 60 minutes at a time, occasionally and frequently depending on the task. Conceptualization: Must be able to relate to specific ideas, generally several at a time. Memory: Must be able to frequently remember verbal and written assignments for a few hours during a shift; able to frequently remember multiple verbal and written tasks/assignments given at the beginning of a period and extending several days and extending over long periods of time. Organization: Must be well organized to enable attention to many different and rapidly changing subjects and issues. Age Appropriateness: Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skill necessary to provide care based on physical, psychological, educational and safety related criteria, appropriate to age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care is appropriate to expectations of the job category of licensure, certification or training and may be gained through education, training and/or experience.Responsibilities in an Emergency:Expected to respond to emergency situations involving the safety of patients/residents, other employees and the facility. This includes the ability to assist with a possible evacuation of patients/residents.