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Vision requirements:

• Ability to read instruments, scales, charts and graphs, prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to see in color, read fine print on labels, medication orders, instrument measurements, medical charts and computer monitors.
• Recognize emergency situations and be able to take effective and appropriate action.

Hearing/Speech Requirements:

• Sufficient/correctable hearing ability to interview and take patient histories, respond to patients and co-workers, and provide medical instruction.
• Ability to accurately hear patient heart/blood pressure sounds.

Motor Skills:

• Fine motor skills necessary to carry out diagnostic and clinical procedures.
• Ability to manipulate clinical and laboratory instruments and syringes with sufficient fine motor control to operate in a safe manner to avoid patient injury.
• Manual dexterity to perform phlebotomy, electrocardiography and medication administration safely and accurately.

Physical Strength and Endurance:

• Ability to support patients when ambulating and assist patients in and out a wheelchair and on and off an exam table.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for long periods of time; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, pull and reach equipment and patient supplies.
• Physically be able to respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.
• Physical strength needed to perform CPR for an extended period of time.

Communication Skills:

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, confidentiality and respect when speaking with patients, peers, faculty and staff.
• Ability to handle difficult interpersonal situations in a calm and tactful manner.
• Utilize strong patient assessment skills, including assessing nonverbal communication.
• Ability to obtain and document patient history and current complaints.
• Effectively communicate in spoken and written English with patients and members of the health-care team, using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Communicate effectively via phone, receiving, organizing, prioritizing and transmitting important information, and perform medical transcription.
• Ability to understand and work under the direction of the physician and carry out written and verbal instructions.

Intellectual and Cognitive Abilities:

• Ability to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, synthesize, integrate and apply information.
• Ability to problem solve clinical situations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and understand technical and professional materials.

Technical aptitude:

• Ability to use multi-line telephones, computer, fax, and copier
• Strong keyboarding skills (35+wpm) and Microsoft Windows
• Ability to quickly learn to use hospital clinical equipment
• Proficiency in charting, documentation and using electronic health record systems.

Environmental Safety:

• Ability to protect self and others from environmental risks and hazards.
• Ability to follow proper hand-washing, germicide and bodily fluid precautions and techniques.

Professional Attitude and Demeanor:

• Demonstrate professional demeanor and behavior, exhibiting compassion, integrity and concern for others.
• Perform duties in an ethical manner in all dealings with peers, faculty, staff and patients.
• Possess the emotional and mental health necessary to effectively apply knowledge, and exercise appropriate judgment in the care of patients.
• Learn to function effectively under stress, and face the uncertainties and ambiguities inherent in clinical/patient situations.
• Ability to present a professional appearance.
• Ability to self-evaluate and implement measures to maintain own physical and mental health and emotional stability.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.
• Develop mature, sensitive and effective relationships with patients and other healthcare workers.
• Ability to demonstrate respect for individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds, religion and/or sexual orientation

Accessibility and Accommodations:

ÌÇÐÄVlog¹Ù·½ (LCC) is dedicated to providing inclusive learning environments. The Center for Accessible Resources (CAR) coordinates all academic accommodations for students at LCC. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability, to request assistance or accommodations, contact the Center for Accessible Resources at (541) 463-5150 or accessibleresources@lanecc.edu.