# Job Requirements

Education and Training:

Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and satisfactory completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant Course

Experience and Knowledge:

RNFA: 2 years employment experience as a surgical first assistant Trauma experience preferred *Trauma on call: 15 min response time. In house on call room available

• Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements:# Moderate physical effort: lift/carry up to 10-30 lbs. Mostly standing/walking Occasional kneeling/crouching Frequent reaching Frequently moves/lifts equipment/supplies Manual dexterity Occasional stooping/bending Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients Hearing sensitivity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24 db HL) (aided/non-aided) Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye (with/without correction) Ability to communicate verbally Working Conditions: # Anesthetic agents Biohazardous substances Chemicals/gases, flammable Energy, low level radiation Equipment, electrical Infections/contagious diseases Infectious specimens Infectious organs and tissues Cuts, sharp instruments Emergencies/crisis situations

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:

Category I - Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues

Protective Equipment:

Eye protection Face protection Mask Medical gloves, non-sterile Medical gloves, sterile Gloves, lead Gown Lead apron Radiation safety badge

Job Requirements

Education and Training:

Current licensure to practice Professional Nursing in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania and satisfactory completion of a Registered Nurse First Assistant Course

Experience and Knowledge:

RNFA: 2 years employment experience as a surgical first assistant Trauma experience preferred

• Trauma on call: 15 min response time. In house on call room available*

Physical Demands and Sensory Requirements:

Moderate physical effort: lift/carry up to 10-30 lbs.

Mostly standing/walking

Occasional kneeling/crouching

Frequent reaching

Frequently moves/lifts equipment/supplies

Manual dexterity

Occasional stooping/bending

Frequently handles/lifts/pushes patients

Hearing sensitivity bilaterally within normal limits (0-24 db HL) (aided/non-aided)

Visual acuity of 20/60 in at least one eye (with/without correction)

Ability to communicate verbally

Working Conditions:

Anesthetic agents

Biohazardous substances

Chemicals/gases, flammable

Energy, low level radiation

Equipment, electrical

Infections/contagious diseases

Infectious specimens

Infectious organs and tissues

Cuts, sharp instruments

Emergencies/crisis situations

Blood Borne Pathogen Risk:

Category I - Routine tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluid or tissues

Protective Equipment:

Eye protection

Face protection

Mask

Medical gloves, non-sterile

Medical gloves, sterile

Gloves, lead

Gown

Lead apron

Radiation safety badge