RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHYSICAL DEMANDS / POTENTIAL EPOSURES A. DEPARTMENT: Ambulance JOB TITLE: Paramedic/EMT/Paramedic Manager/Supervisor/Adm JOB PURPOSE: Providing emergency medical care SHIFTS: Day Evening Night and transport of patients SHIFT LENGTH: 2-12 hrs/day fixed rotating WORK PACED? No Yes If yes, # \ per B. DAILY / WEEKLY TASKS PERFORMED: See User Guide for instruction. Up to % / Day TASK PERFORMED (Please replace below with job specific tasks) N/A 5% 25% 50% 75% 100% ADL Assistance Arranging environments (furniture, overhead lights, Ambulance supplies) Charting/Documentation Administering Medications 5-10 Driving Housekeeping Material Handling 5-10 Microscope work Patient Care procedures Patient Handling (limbs) movement Patient equipment handling Patient transfers Personal Care (bathing, massage) Stocking shelves 5-10 Supply delivery Transport displays Other Comments: Writing at desk up to 25%, computer/keyboard 25% C. POSTURES: See Users Guide for postural definitions. Up to % / Day Describe N/A 5% 25% 50% 75% 100% (Also indicate duration for shaded areas: ) Sit Driving, office work Stand Walk Squat / Kneel Patient care Crawl Patient care Forward bend Patient care Twist / Turn Patient care Push / Pull Patient care Neck Flexion / Extension Patient care Neck Rotation Patient care Wrist Flexion / Extension Patient care Wrist rotation Patient care Forearm rotation Driving Vertical Reach > 57" Patient care Horizontal Reach >20" Patient care Other : D. HAND MOVEMENTS N/A 5% 25% 50% 75% 100% Describe Grasp Light Driving
Firm Patient handling, cares Pinch Light Firm Page 1 of 2 Company: Ridgeview Medical Center Title: Paramedic/EMT/Paramedic Manage/Supervisor/Adm E. LIFTING AND CARRYING Describe Rare 5% 25% 50% 75% 100% Most frequent weight lifted 5-10 # 5-10#: light supplies and equipment Lift 100# 30# 5-10# Heaviest weight lifted up to 100 # 30# supply bags, oxygen from floor to Waist (Height) 100# patient transfers Rare 5% 25% 50% 75% 100% Lift Occasional to shoulder Carry 100# 30# 5-10# Most frequent weight carried 5-10 # Heaviest weight carried up to 100 # Same as above Distance 100 Feet F. POTENTIAL EPOSURES (Check exposures that are present) Physical Exposures (describe) Excessive heat Outdoor environments Cold environments (ie. refrigerator, freezer) Outdoor environments Noise exposure Sirens, backup alarms Nuisance dust Outdoor environments Radiation Pateint exposure situations Lasers Unprotected heights Confined space Infectious Chemical G. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/CONSIDERATIONS: Is there anything else that should be mentioned for a better understanding of the job? (e.g. irritant odors, work alone, outdoor work, allergens such as animals) Date Completed: 1/18/08 Completed by: D. Bobrowske Company Representative E. Simonson Ridgeview Business Health Rep Date Reviewed: 1/20/08 Reviewed by: D. Radde Company Representative June 26 2009 Kathy Kruger Ridgeview Business Health Rep 6/11/09 D. Radde Company Representative 6/11/09 8/31/2011 K Kruger & D. Radde Company Rep
Job Task Assessment Yes No LIFT Weight 30# Height 6" (inches) to Waist Repetitions x 5 one arm lift w/ handle Weight 100# Height 4 "(inches) to waist Repetitions x 1 Weight 80# Height Waist to Shoulder Repetitions Carry up/down 4 steps at shoulder* Carry: Weight 100# Distance 100 Feet Repetitions x 1 30# 100 Feet Repetitions x 1 one arm lift w/ handle Other: Sustained standing in 30 flex Dur: 3 min. with no position change until after first min. MN Rate of Manip Test Simulate CPR in kneeling Completed during sustained flex at rate of 60 disks/min; 1 handed - R and L Dur: 2 min. without interuption PPA Components: See PPA Protocol *PT to touch applicants back for guidance when walking downstairs Page 2 of 2 The Information on this form is a good faith estimate of the physical demands and potential exposures for this job position. This information is intended to be used as a guideline to determine recommendations for safe working.