1. In light of the purposes of a job description, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each? 2. Which is the more effectively written? Why?3. How could each of these job descriptions be improved? JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Word ProcessorDepartment: Branch AdministrationReports to: Branch Administrative ManagerI. GENERAL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:Types, edits, and distributes various correspondence to clients and internal staff.Transmits and proofs various essential status reports for day to day operations.II. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Type daily correspondence. (50%)2. Proof and print out a final copy for distribution. (15%)3. Receive handwritten copies and place in priority file. (2%)4. Type special projects, such as proposals, quotations, systems analysis, and officesurveys for marketing department. (25%)5. Log updates, volume, and turnaround time records of completed work. (4%)6. Receive and place priority on rush requests and special projects. (3%)7. Serve as backup for receptionist. (1 %)III. JOB SPECIFICATIONS:High school degree required, with 1-2 years college helpful. Type 50 WPM. Musthave good eye for neatness and quality typed documents. Also, ability to work withpeople in developing proposals essential. GUARDIAN HOSPITALJOB DESCRIPTION SHEETJOB TITLE: Ambulance DriverJOB #: 6-394DEPARTMENT: Admitting (on-daily dispatch basis)SUPERVISED BY: Hospital administrator.SUMMARY:Carries or-assists patients into and out of vehicle, using a stretcher. Transports sick orinjured by ambulance and renders first aid. Cleans ambulance and performs minorrepairs on same.DUTIES:1. Transports sick or injured persons by motor vehicle of up to 1-1/2 ton rated capacity.2. Carries or assists patients into and out of vehicle, in a manner to minimize theaggravation of their condition, with or without use of a stretcher. Improvisesstretchers when necessary and may administer first aid.3. Drives ambulance rapidly during emergency, terrain permitting, and possibly throughcongested areas.4. Keeps vehicle in a clean and orderly condition and makes minor repairs andadjustments. Checks oil pressure and level, gasoline, water in battery andradiator, and tire pressure to insure that these conditions are satisfactory forimmediate and continued use of the vehicle.5. Prepares reports indicating departments and arrivals on calls. Makes trips for thedelivery of packages and mail.6. Replaces dirty linen after each trip and dresses stretchers.EDUCATION:High school education is preferred. Courses in first aid and automobile mechanics aredesirable.TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:One year of experience driving an automobile. Should know how to make minor repairs toan automobile and be familiar with traffic regulations and location of city streets. Workerreceives on-the-job training in methods and procedures.INITIATIVE & INGENUITY:Tact and sympathy in dealing with a variety of types of patients. Considerable initiativeand judgment involved in moving patients, administering first aid, and driving vehiclerapidly through crowded streets. Works under general supervision performing tasks thatare usually routine, but may require occasional independent decisions.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Lifts and carries patients. Eye, hand, and foot coordination; color vision; depth perceptionto drive vehicle. Stoops and pulls stretcher.EQUIPMENT:Motor vehicle up to 1-1/2 ton rated capacity. May be required to operate vehicle up to2-1/2 ton rated capacity.WORKING CONDITIONS:Spends most of working day in clean, heated, well-lighted, and ventilated office. Drivesambulance in all types of weather. Is subject to traffic hazards, infections from diseasedpatients, and injury from violent patients.

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Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

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