POSITION SUMMARY:

The Laser Safety Officer is responsible for overseeing the laser safety program for the organization, maintain all required regulatory equipment registrations, ensure that only those credentialed to operate the laser are doing so, and that Laser Safety in the Operating Room and Procedure Areas is being followed. This will be a shared duty of the Laser Safety Officer, laser Operators, and the Biomedical Technician of the hospital.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing preferred.
• Current Licensure in the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse (RN) preferred.
• Current BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• Six ( 6 ) years of professional nursing experience with proven progressive management experience and abilities preferably in procedural areas preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of operations and healthcare management; assures compliance with established Joint Commission Standards and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates the ability to review and/or revise the Hospital’s Nursing Department Policy and Procedures and facilitates review on Interdisciplinary Policy and Procedures.
  Responsibilities:

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) :

A. Essential Duties : Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

THE FOLLOWING TABLE PROVIDES PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS THAT WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THIS POSITION:

Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
Yes
Kneeling
Yes
Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
Yes
Walking
Yes
Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
Yes
Standing/Squatting
Yes
Straight pulling
Yes
Sitting
Yes
Pulling hand over hand
Yes
Pushing
Yes
Repeated bending
Yes
Stooping/Bending
Yes
Reaching above shoulder
Yes
Climbing Stairs
Yes
Simple grasping
Yes
Climbing Ladders
No
Dual simultaneous grasping
Yes
Depth Perceptions needed
Yes
Ability to see
Yes
Identify Colors
Yes
Operating office equipment
Yes
Twisting
Yes
Operating mechanical equipment
Yes
Crawling
No
Ability to read and write
Yes
Ability to Count
Yes
Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
Yes
Operating Personal Vehicle
Yes
Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
Yes
Other: Ability to deal with stress
Yes
OSHA Category

Please refer the Job description for details