NURSING COORDINATOR- CARDIOLOGY

• The following frequency definition apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:
• Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0-2.5 hrs/day, 1-4 reps/hr
• Frequent: (1/3-2/3 of day, 2.5-5.5 hrs/day, 5-24 reps/hr)
• Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, >5.5 hrs/day, >24 reps/hr)
• NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicate that the item is an essential function.
• Non-Material Handling
• Standing* - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENT
• Walking* - Remaining upright on one's feet and moving about - FREQUENT
• Sitting* - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONAL
• Stooping* - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL
• Bending* - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Twisting* - To rotate the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL
• Climbing* - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A
• Stairs* - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling* - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Squatting* - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL
• Crouching* - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine an legs - OCCASIONAL
• Crawling* - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A
• Reaching Horizontal* - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under the shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Reaching Overhead* - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENT
• Grasping* - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation* - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT
• Seeing* - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Hearing* - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT
• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - FREQUENT
• Material Handling
• Pushing* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person.
• OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Pulling* - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person.
• OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift* - Floor to waist
• OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift* - Waist to shoulder
• OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Lift* - Shoulder to overhead
• OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Carrying* - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>10 feet).
• OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Environmental Factors
• Working alone - OCCASIONAL
• Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions - CONSTANT
• Working with hands in water - N/A
• Use of power tools - N/A
• Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A
• Exposure to vibration - N/A
• Exposure to dust - N/A
• Exposure to noise (constant) - N/A
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - FREQUENT
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - FREQUENT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT
• Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand
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Sedentary to Light

0-3.5

Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work

Medium

3.6-6.3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, autobody repair, shoveling, snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy

>6.4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

• As relates to this position:
• Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT
• Medium - N/A
• Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A